Yes. I went for a drive fully dressed one afternoon in Sept. 2001, and on the way back home, took a Y to the left too wide and hit a woman in her car. After I backed up alongside them, the woman shouted, "whats wrong with you?" At this point I think she thought I was a woman, and boy, was she pissed! I pulled over, and sat there for a minute or two. "What the hell do I do now? This is a nightmare!"
I had to go talk to her, so I walked over and said "Look, I'm very sorry, I just took the turn to wide. I'm sorry".
And she said, "Well, we need to call the police and report this." I still dont think she realized I was a cd!
This was a situation I definitley did not need. However, my car was pretty crunched in the front, and if I was going to get this paid for through insurance, I needed the cops to come, too.
So I said, "Look, ma'am. I have me a situation here on top of this accident. I live less than a quarter mile away. If you would PLEASE wait till I drive home and come back real quick before you call the cops, I would really, really appreciate it. I'll be five minutes. Please."
She looked me up and down, and I believe that is when the light bulb finally went on in her head. She looked at me for a few seconds, and finally said, "Ok. but hurry. 5 minutes and I'm calling."
"Thank you."
I ran over, hopped in my car, and flew my damaged vehicle home in record time. No kids or neighbors outside, thankfully. Ran inside, tore off my dress, shoes, wig and underthings, and threw on jeans, tshirt, and sneakers. Turned on bathroom water and scrubbed my face and eyes as fast as I could. Looked at my face. Ok, that'll do.
I got back maybe 30 seconds before sherriff arrived. That b**ch! But I was in no position to argue. We exchanged insurance info. Thats when the sherriff said, "You seem out of breath, and your eyes are red. Have you been drinking, sir?"
Well I hadn't, but was so dishevelled from everything, he didnt believe me, and made me go through a roadside sobriety test, then sent me on my way.
Thankfully, this all happened in a very rural area on a sparsely populated road, and real close to home. Incredibly close call. I didnt drive while dressed for a long time after. Now when I do, I am sooo careful!
My insurance company paid for the damage to my car, about $4,000.
Be careful out there, everyone.
Hugs,
Melissa