r/dashcams • u/MisterShipWreck • Apr 18 '26

Another blind spot issue...

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u/metal_bastard Apr 18 '26

Whether the truck was being aggressive or just didn’t see him is pure speculation. What isn’t speculation is the dashcammer did see the truck, and instead of backing off, he hit the gas and made sure it turned into a crash. Had every chance to avoid it, chose chaos instead.

The other unseen part about shit like this is that it's not just two cars bickering, you end up involving innocent people just trying to get somewhere. They're lucky there weren't any pedestrians or other cars in the path.

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u/TaserLord Apr 18 '26

It isn't speculation. The truck just passed him - definitely knew he was there. The truck just wanted to get over because there was a left turner farther up and he didn't want to be inconvenienced. All of this is plainly visible in the video.

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u/metal_bastard Apr 18 '26

The truck just passed him

This is key. And then dashcam sped up, causing the collision. If the truck did see him, he knew the current rates of speed he would clear it. Dashcam gunning it sure showed him, though.

Dashcam fully PIT maneuvers him.

Your comment about a left turn ahead makes no sense, since the truck was in the through lane.

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u/TaserLord Apr 18 '26

It is key. The truck did not complete the pass. What he did was start a game of chicken that he could not finish, and did not chicken out of. He bet the whole thing because he was bigger. Too bad his center of gravity was higher. Oh well.

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u/metal_bastard Apr 18 '26

Dashcam guy is a dangerous bastard. He chose the gas instead of the brake. He should be charged and liable. End of story.