{"id":107224,"date":"2025-08-28T18:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/?p=107224"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:27:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:27:02","slug":"california-driver-close-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/california-driver-close-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"Los conductores de California Comparten sus Experiencias M\u00e1s Impactantes de \u201cCasi Accidentes\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/california-driver-close-calls\/\" class=\"current\">California Drivers Share Their Wildest Near Misses<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"California Drivers Share Their Wildest Near Misses\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/california-driver-close-calls\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California Drivers Share Their Wildest Near Misses<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=car-accidents\" rel=\"nofollow\">Car Accidents<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 5 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>August 28, 2025<\/span><span>Briana Seftel<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pickup-truck-highway.jpg\" alt=\"Truck on summer road\" class=\"wp-image-107225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pickup-truck-highway.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pickup-truck-highway-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pickup-truck-highway-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pickup-truck-highway-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pickup-truck-highway-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:8002010265\">800-201-0265<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/the-fine-print\/what-are-the-deadliest-roads-in-california\/\">California roads<\/a> are notorious. From the gridlock on the 405 to the blind curves of Highway 1, driving here comes with risks. And if you\u2019ve been behind the wheel long enough, you probably have a \u201cclose call\u201d story (or five).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Near misses don\u2019t always make it into police reports, but they reveal the same dangers behind actual crashes. They show us where drivers take risks, how quickly things can go wrong, and what you can do to protect yourself both physically and legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the most jaw-dropping near misses drivers have reported across the state \u2014 along with takeaways that every California driver (and pedestrian) should know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The Freeway Tire Launch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI was behind a pickup truck on I-5 when a full-size spare tire came flying out of the truck bed. I swerved and missed it by inches. It hit the divider and bounced into the next lane.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong> Always give extra space behind vehicles carrying visible cargo. Under California Vehicle Code \u00a723114, it\u2019s illegal to drive with unsecured loads, and the driver who lost the item can be held liable if it causes a crash. Evidence is everything: dash cam footage, photos of the vehicle, or a quick note of the license plate number can make the difference between an uncovered loss and a successful insurance claim.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Phantom Brake Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traffic-jam-congestion-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic jam congestion with rows of cars on highway or motorway in rush hour after accident\" class=\"wp-image-107226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traffic-jam-congestion-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traffic-jam-congestion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traffic-jam-congestion-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traffic-jam-congestion-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traffic-jam-congestion.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSomeone slammed on their brakes for no reason on the 405. Chain reaction behind them. I was lucky enough to stop in time, but the guy behind me wasn\u2019t.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn<\/strong>: Sudden, <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/the-fine-print\/is-brake-checking-illegal\/\">unnecessary braking<\/a> can be more than reckless \u2014 sometimes it\u2019s a tactic in staged accidents known as \u201ccrash-for-cash\u201d scams. In multi-car chain reaction collisions, liability doesn\u2019t always stop at the driver who rear-ended you; the front-most vehicle may be at fault if they triggered the event. Dash cam footage, traffic camera records, and witness statements can all help unravel the liability puzzle.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Uber That Blew the Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI was walking through a crosswalk with the signal when a rideshare driver blasted through a red. Missed me by a foot. Didn\u2019t even stop.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong> Pedestrians always have the right of way in marked crosswalks under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=21950.&amp;lawCode=VEH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Vehicle Code \u00a721950<\/a>. If you\u2019re struck, you can file a claim against the rideshare driver and, in many cases, against Uber or Lyft\u2019s insurance policy. Even in a near miss, dash cam and traffic cam evidence can support a report and help authorities hold reckless drivers accountable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The Parking Lot Tap-and-Flee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tight-parking-lot-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Crowded lot where tap-and-run occurred\" class=\"wp-image-107228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tight-parking-lot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tight-parking-lot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tight-parking-lot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tight-parking-lot-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tight-parking-lot.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSomeone nudged my bumper while backing out of a tight Trader Joe\u2019s lot. I stepped out and they peeled off.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong> Even a low-speed tap-and-run is serious. In California, leaving the scene of any accident \u2014 even one with only property damage \u2014 can be charged as a misdemeanor hit-and-run. If you can safely do so, snap a photo of the vehicle and license plate. Always file a police report, even if the damage seems minor, since hidden injuries or vehicle damage often surface later.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Road Rage Lane Cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cOn the 101, a driver swerved across three lanes just to block me in after I didn\u2019t let them merge. They nearly caused a pileup.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong> Road rage isn\u2019t just scary \u2014 it\u2019s a safety and legal hazard. Aggressive driving is a violation of California law, and if it causes a crash, the aggressive driver can face both civil and criminal consequences. If you encounter a road rage driver, avoid engaging. Instead, try to document their plate and report them to CHP.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Canyon Curve Swerve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/man-driving-canyon-road-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Man driving a sport convertible car in California\" class=\"wp-image-107227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/man-driving-canyon-road-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/man-driving-canyon-road-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/man-driving-canyon-road-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/man-driving-canyon-road-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/man-driving-canyon-road.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cA sports car took a blind curve way too fast on Angeles Crest. Crossed into my lane. I was able to veer onto the shoulder just in time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn<\/strong>: Speeding and overconfidence are a deadly combination, especially on California\u2019s canyon and mountain roads. Defensive driving \u2014 slowing down, scanning ahead, and leaving space \u2014 can save your life. If you see reckless driving, you can report it to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) by calling <em>CHP (247)<\/em> from your cell phone. Reporting isn\u2019t just about your safety; it helps prevent future crashes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Distracted Driver Drift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cOn the 280, the car next to me started drifting into my lane. When I honked, I saw the driver was staring at their phone.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Can Learn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/the-fine-print\/how-to-prevent-distracted-driving\/\">Distracted driving<\/a> is one of the leading causes of crashes in California. If a driver\u2019s texting causes an accident, phone records can serve as key evidence in proving negligence. If you\u2019re involved in a crash and suspect distraction, tell your lawyer \u2014 they may subpoena those records.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Near Misses Deserve Attention Too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because you walked away doesn\u2019t mean it wasn\u2019t serious. Near misses highlight unsafe conditions, reckless drivers, and gaps in awareness. They also remind us how crucial it is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Document what happened (photos, dash cam footage, license plates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report reckless or aggressive drivers to authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check yourself for stress or trauma \u2014 near misses can leave lasting effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve had a close call and aren\u2019t sure what your rights are, it\u2019s worth getting a quick legal perspective. At <a href=\"\/contact\">DK Law<\/a>, we\u2019ve seen it all \u2014 from minor \u201ctap-and-runs\u201d to high-speed freeway crashes. We\u2019re here to help you sort fact from fear, and to protect your rights if the next scare turns into a serious accident. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BrianaSeftel-PS1-copy-1024x675.jpg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Briana Seftel<\/h4><h6>Web Content Manager<\/h6><p>Briana manages digital content at DK Law, combining her journalism background and legal expertise to create clear, client-focused articles and resources.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dklaw-author__social-icons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianaseftel\/\"><svg width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" fill=\"none\" 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