Careless Charge - Weather Conditions
Hi,
I can't wait until this is all behind me. Looking to get some points from people with experience.
I had a recent accident where my car slid across the road and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. It was the first day of rain after a month of heat wave. I had been driving for 45+ minutes going home without issue. The weather was on and off light drizzle/rain. Just prior to the corner the rain was so light that I didn't even have my wipers on, the sky was lightening up. I slowed to approx. 75km/hr coming up to the corner. I made probably 80% of the corner, but the corner tightens at the end and my car just went straight across the road. There happened to be a truck within a car length and struck me. I was the only one injured and was taken to hospital via ambulance. I had no chance at all to react, it was maybe 1 to 2 seconds after sliding I was hit. I was not distracted, no phone, no alcohol, nothing. Just trying to get home.
I have had no priors offences, I have been driving for 15+ years. There was no indication to me that conditions were dangerous, I have seen it all while driving. That day though, was first rain after a month long heat wave. There were numerous accidents at the same time as mine in the area. I know a handful of people who also slid around that exact same time, I just drew the short straw.
The officer apparently came into the ER, but I have no memory of it. I got disclosure and apparently I was interviewed and said I was going "80 - 82", but that's not the case. Regardless, the rest of my statement was shoddy at best, I even gave the wrong direction of travel, I was in a lot of pain and shock.. hence why I don't even remember speaking with the officer.
The other passengers were fine, thankfully, and both vehicles were a write off.
I couldn't find anything grossly wrong in the disclosure. The details of what the other witness said were also suspect, meaning details didn't make sense, I am assuming they were in shock also. There were no other witnesses. I have a early meeting, whatever they call it, this week.
I am just in awe of this charge.
Any help/thoughts/points would be appreciated!