crash_reports: 1900000265

Mv#1 operator stated he was travelling on Cypress St W/B and when he reached the Braeland Ave intersection, he stated Mv#2 pulled out from Braeland and struck his Mv on the passenger side. Mv#2 operator stated he came to a complete stop (stop sign) at the end of Braeland Ave at Cypress St. #2 stated traffic was backed up on Cypress St W/B and the stopped traffic allowed for a safe means for him to pull out turning left onto Cypress. #2 also stated there was no vehicle traffic coming from Cypress St E/B the opposite direction and was clear. #2 stated when he nosed out onto Cypress St, #1 drove around from behind W/B traffic onto the other side of the road and struck his front end of the Mv. #2 drew a diagram on scene to further accentuate the details he described. When #1 was asked if he drove around traffic or onto the other side of the road, he denied it. When asked if he ever came to a stop in traffic or if he was travelling straight ahead, he replied he was driving straight ahead. #1 sustained significant passenger side damage and #2 sustained lighter front end damage that included a ripped off front license plate that was later picked up off the street by #2. No injuries. No witnesses. Based on statements provided and traffic knowledge of the area, although #1 has right of way, it appears #2 used defensive operator measures to avoid a collision.