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I was hit by a van yesterday. He was pulling out and not looking in the direction he was driving. I was stationary. He did not hear me shout at him as he had headphones in. He shouted at me for a bit and drove off. I was not able to get the reg but got come details about the van. By the time I collected my thoughts I approached cars that were near by and they had not seen it. The witnesses had driven off. I called the police and they said to go and do a self report form. I did this. I don't think there was any cctv but hope there is. I will cycle that way most days and so may see him again if it is his regular route. Is there anything else I can do? The van had BT broadband or BT Openzone and another company name on it so I will contact BT and ask for list of companies.
Can I claim if it was a hit and run? There is damage to my bike and nerves!
I had read this post and knew what to do, alas the adrenaline/shock of being driven into/anger meant that I was not quick enough to either chase him down and get his details or walk up and down the traffic appealing to anyone who might had seen something. I now really regret not doing this. So perhaps someone who reads the advice at the top might read this as well, and then not make the mistake I made and just call the police! Perhaps if i'd not read this I wouldn't have even bothered with the police.