Incident Overview
In December 2011, Seattle media outlets covered a strange incident involving a mattress and a three-car collision. A couple—comprising a man and a woman—had not fastened their mattress securely on their SUV. While driving along I-5, the mattress broke free and fell into the center of the highway, leading to a three-vehicle crash.
Reaction During the Incident
As two bystanders stopped to assist, the female driver jumped back into her SUV and fled the scene, abandoning her male passenger to face the consequences. Shortly after, one good Samaritan also left. A few miles further, he noticed a man’s head “bobbing around in the backseat,” which turned out to be the male passenger from the earlier incident, who had hidden away, hoping to escape unnoticed.
The Aftermath
While the police report must have been quite absurd and amusing, the three innocent drivers whose vehicles were damaged in the collision likely did not find it funny. Such bizarre incidents highlight the importance of sufficient insurance coverage.
Insurance Considerations
To limit your liability in unpredictable situations like this, it’s wise to obtain uninsured motorist coverage. This will provide extra protection in case of unforeseen accidents.
Next Case
Following this peculiar story, we will discuss another at-fault driver whose unfortunate circumstances led to three distinct insurance claims.
