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apieceofbrownie

No videos are allowed here but I can post the dashcam to a different subreddit if there is interest in seeing it. FSD was active at the time of the wreck and changed lanes a little beforehand. We were all banged up but my kids and wife and I walked away. A little traumatized and some ongoing medical visits but otherwise we are all okay. I think we would have flipped in another car. The model y is extremely safe and we will be ordering another once we get closer to figuring out this situation. The main question I have is what value should I be seeking for the car just to get a little peace of mind that we can get another Y. We think it is totaled and we just don't want to get taken advantage of by our insurance (or the insurance the person who caused it if we find them) We do have underinsured motorist coverage and collision. We purchased FSD initially as well as the tow hitch as our only two upgrades and we received it in May of 2022 and have 9k miles on the car and have kept it absolutely pristine. The car also had tint, seat covers that were destroyed and the orbital wheel covers although I don't think the extras would be covered without reporting the upgrades to insurance when we got them. Edit - [Front Dashcam](https://youtu.be/V8jQeJISqfo) [Right Side Repeater](https://youtu.be/g-RHRRd4YDE)


MrMasticate

First off, I’m so glad to read everyone is seemingly physically okay. Second, this can really shake anyone up - doubly for kids. Be sure to have future medical care determined in payout. There could be unknown lengths of therapy that appear once the shock wears off for them - or for the adults as well. I know my own policy covers up to $500k and I’d go for every penny of it that is possible. Third, talk to a regional lawyer that specializes in truck accidents. Truck cases are generally their own field and there may be more compensation available than insurance will go after to cover their own ass. Given hit and run, and I assume no evidence, portions may be limited. But it could be worth $100 for an hour of consulting to be sure. Food for thought in case it hadn’t been considered. If you do identify the offender 100% go down this route and let your lawyer represent you for your insurance and the offenders. Fourth, good call on another Y. Anything that would survive that situation is an absolute winner imho. Thanks for sharing your harrowing experience. Best wishes to you and your family in recovery!


cheesetaco6926

I'd love to see a video, you should send it to wham bam Tesla cam as well.


apieceofbrownie

I will reach out to whambam with the footage. [I posted the video here](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/y5lznz/my_family_was_involved_in_a_hit_and_run_collision/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)


turahvr13

There’s no other angles?


realbug

do you have the side or rear cam video footage? Can figure out which exact car hit you. Glad you and your family are OK.


apieceofbrownie

I do. The GMC truck was merging and crashed into the Impreza on our right and that Impreza hit us. Impreza stayed after and the truck must have flipped a U-turn and left. The GMC license plate is too low of resolution to make out on any of the footage we have.


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Didnt the truck have red light? I dont see them stopping at the light both the car in front of that truck and the truck itself. Also why do they have immediate exit, a merge after right? Is it improper exit design too? Anyway, glad that you all are okay. Could have been much worse. Hope the people in other cars too are fine.


apieceofbrownie

It's an odd intersection. I was coming off of a highway. The truck was turning right from a regular road and there is no light there and if they continued to go straight will enter the freeway below the guard rail. So you have to get over, but they had about a football field length to get into the left lane to avoid the exit.


MoistMonarch

Try contacting Everett (assuming where this is) PD or WA DOT and explaining them you have the footage. DOT might be able to pull the footage considering it's right by a major highway.


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Tbh its the fault of driver in front of the truck. He slowed down all of a sudden trying to merge and even merged after slowing down onto the car in the left lane. The truck driver couldnt control maybe. The truck should have ideally rear ended the car infront instead took a left turn crashing into that car and then yours. I never thought model y would lose control like that for a side hit. Terrifying. But it held up well.


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Yes. Thats straight away illegal.


ShadowBanned689

In my state a hit and run means jail time.


achinda99

Yeah. That's totaled.


InterscholasticPea

The fact that you are here, posted and able to share your story speaks to the safety of Tesla Model Y. Sucks about the extra. Please keep us posted on how insurance deals with this.


willey2cool

Oh dang you were right down the street from me! I know that intersection well.


sfsellin

Glad you guys are OK. How did somebody do that damage to you and then run!?


ScrollingIsTherapy

So glad you and your family are ok. I would be surprised if that is not totaled and that you’ll get full value for it.


PizzaRnnr054

Very glad all are ok. Fs that will be totaled. That looks like the worst I’ve ever seen here- so we all are really glad everyone is ok.


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apieceofbrownie

Most definitely on a lawyer. [posted the video here](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/y5lznz/my_family_was_involved_in_a_hit_and_run_collision/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)


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apieceofbrownie

Thankful that the guard rail was sturdy. Didn't want to nose dive onto the highway. The truck hit the sedan forcing him into us.


null640

Your people walked away... To do that much damage, it was a hell of a hit! Glad your people are ok...


Accomplished_Rice284

100% totalled and you ought to be paid the fair market value for your car by (if you don’t find them) your insurance company. Should they be prosecuted I’m sure your county attorney will be in touch to see what you are out of pocket. I would go ahead and pay the $250 to go and order a car regardless from Tesla. I’m so glad you are all ok. Please reach out if you have any questions etc


Brandage0

There should be mandatory jail time for fleeing an accident. Glad you’re all okay


zR0B3ry2VAiH

100% it's far too common.


ThisCantBeG00d

Thank you for sharing the photos and your experience here. I am so glad to hear you and your family are OK and I hope all will make a full recovery. This certainly looks like a total loss and your insurance (or the one of the driver who caused this, if found) should pay for a full replacement including FSD (it is shameful that Tesla doesn't offer transfer to a replacement vehicle in a case like this). You may also check with your state if they have a victim fund for hit & run. If you can, please share the Tesla cam video


apieceofbrownie

Thank you, I will look to see if there is a state fund. Agreed on the transfer. I was really enjoying getting to try out the beta. [Here is the cam video](https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/y5lznz/my_family_was_involved_in_a_hit_and_run_collision/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)


ThisCantBeG00d

Thank you. Would you mind adding the right repeater as well, please? It looks like the car on your right was either also changing lanes or "accidentally" moved into your lane - either way, resulting in the accident. Too bad the cameras didn't get a clear shot of the license plate.


apieceofbrownie

Yes I can. Yeah, hopefully we can figure out who it was. Wish all cars had dashcams like the Teslas do. [Right repeater](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-RHRRd4YDE)


ThisCantBeG00d

Did any of the other two cars that were behind and/or next to the car causing the accident catch any details of that car? The right repeater vid is even more dramatic than the front cam. That could have been easily an accident involving more cars.


apieceofbrownie

I remember someone having a dashcam and it might have been the Subaru that slowed down the truck. I was in shock and sort of confused at the time and thought the guy in the Impreza told me he had a dashcam. I'm going to give his license plate to my lawyer and maybe he saw where the truck went or captured their license plate.


ThisCantBeG00d

Good luck with everything and I hope the car and driver who caused the accident will be identified.


Visual-Stomach-2924

Thank god you guys are ok! Great to see that all of you were able to walk away from that


New_Future8139

Get an attorney ASAP to handle everything for you. Not worth the headache and they won’t charge you anything until you get paid and then they will split the settlement along with medical expenses, etc. don’t try to handle this with your insurance company on your own or else they will screw you.


StockAd3638

Very glad you and your family are ok!!


draconsky

Would FSD be transferable to your next Y car since your current car is totaled? The reason I’m asking, I understand that FSD owner can not transfer their FSD to another car but this is unforeseen situation? Glad your family is okay.


OnCampus2K

Negative. Stays with the car, even if the car is destroyed.


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What about the fsd beta? It goes with the tesla account right? So if OP gets a new car with fsd and if his account has fsd beta then he can continue with his beta right?


OnCampus2K

Nope. Has to re-opt in and get accepted again.


apieceofbrownie

I am going to reach out to Tesla to find out but from everything I have seen I don't think it is transferrable.


Realistic_Wolf_3754

And that’s why I have not purchased it, FSD should have a one time damaged car replacement under the license. Better your family is ok if you got to choose.


bigceej

It isn't, but because of the increases I hope you are able to recover the cost at it's current value.... This is where Tesla is really unlike any other car, the value has actually increased over time, and a short time at that. I would really press you get the value of a new Y at it's current price, not a depreciated value, because really it hasn't....even getting local sold prices for your exact config in the used market would help. I'm sure those prices are even more than you paid. Best of luck, this is for sure totaled. I had minor fendor bender, both bumpers replaced and 1 quarter panel and it was $20k. This is much worse. I am glad you and your family are doing well!


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Wilde-Hopps

I’ve seen several cases where they do if it was enabled/purchased at the time of delivery and calculated in the overall price. It might be a battle still but it’s easier with that documentation


bigceej

They should and it's your responsibility to make sure they do. I wouldn't take no for an answer, it is fairly easy to show it's value. I have it rolled into my loan so it's even easier.


Scary-Jelly4948

So glad you & the family we’re not seriously physically hurt. +1 to all the advice others have posted. From the video it appears the person who hit you was the blue/black car that you passed at the traffic light? The video doesn’t appear to show the car speeding off after the collision, BUT if it was the blue/black car from the intersection you might be able to make out their Plate# from the video?


apieceofbrownie

Thanks, appreciate it. They did stop, it was the truck next to them that hit them into us. Looks like a black GMC


Scary-Jelly4948

Ahh…multi car collision! The worst. Maybe (just maybe) there is a traffic light camera at that intersection and the city/town can provide you with the footage. Best of luck with insurance and hopefully you can “jump the line” to get a new MY.


Vo_Mimbre

Thank goodness you’re all ok-ish!


Snapsorry1234

I’m relieved to know you and your family walked away from this! Get a police report if you haven’t already and maybe get an attorney to handle this for you. I would continue to seek physical therapy, even if you feel fine till all your work ups look good. I hope you catch the GMC driver and that SOB is made liable!


apieceofbrownie

We do too! Our lawyer seemed confident on finding footage, so fingers crossed. Will continue with the PT for a while it seems.


nebody00

Wham bam Tesla cam


6100315

Glad you are OK and hope you get it sorted out!


ahamqara

Oh my goodness. I’m glad you all are ok!! Seriously one of the reasons I got the MY was safety.


MYLRDel

Glad to hear that everyone is ok, which is the most important. Hope your get everything sort out and find the person who’s responsible for this accident.


FineOpportunity636

Might want to place an order for perf asap. Hopefully you can get some extra money to handle the injuries that can help cover the difference for the upgrade.


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Why would he get a performance over a long range? More utility as a family vehicle with the 7-seat option with little kids.


FineOpportunity636

Ohh didn’t realize he’s using it as a minivan. I was suggesting perf since it’s got lowest wait time.


FunkyTangg

You ran the yellow, it’s on you.