A dashboard camera captured a hit-and-run incident involving a GetGo car and a parked Mercedes at a multistorey car park in Jurong West.
The incident occurred on November 21, 2021, at around 3 am, but the victim of the hit and run recently shared what happened after 2 years because their attempt to claim insurance was unsuccessful due to the GetGo driver not reporting the accident.
Unveiling the Footage
The GetGo car was seen in the video trying to reverse into a parking lot when the front of its car hit the parked Mercedes in the opposite lot.
The alleged perpetrator then revisited the scene of the accident two days after the event, on November 23, at approximately 11 pm.
The video revealed a person, believed to be a long-haired woman, cautiously approaching the parked Mercedes. The individual’s movements were marked by a sense of guilt and caution, as they crouched near the left side of the car and then retreated towards the right.
Suddenly, the person stood up and hurriedly fled the scene.
Little did this person know that their every move was being meticulously recorded by the dashcam. The same camera that had previously captured the collision was now documenting their every step. The individual’s lack of awareness about being monitored added a layer of irony to the situation.
Amplifying the Gripe
The dashcam footage found its way to public attention with a clear motive: to amplify the frustration of the Mercedes owner.
The victim had been left uncompensated for almost two years, blaming the GetGo driver for the hit-and-run. The incident underscored the challenges of holding the responsible party accountable in such cases.
According to the caption accompanying the video, the GetGo customer, who was presumably the driver during the incident, failed to report the matter to the car-sharing platform. The owner of the damaged Mercedes had to bear the financial burden of repairs and other related costs, including legal expenses, out of their own pocket.
Mysterious Driver Identity
Adding to the complexity of the situation, the identity of the GetGo driver remained shrouded in mystery. The Mercedes owner alleged that they were kept in the dark regarding any information about the individual responsible for the collision. The lack of transparency only fueled the owner’s frustration and sense of injustice.
Victim’s post on Facebook
Report and GIA report made on our end. Tried to claim the Get Go car insurance, but driver of GetGo did not make GIA report and GetGo say ‘Too Bad’ cannot claim, and will not disclose any information of the get go driver. 1year + already claims no response.
loophole, Lawyer fees and repair cost is borne by us and unable to claim, disappointed with the verdict