bigdel

Looks like a Focus ST involved in a fatal hit &run this morning - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-30649106

STAFFY OWNER

Most distinctive ST colour so someone will know who owns it unless it was stolen before the collision happened.

Fudgey

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Cunts, looks like it was stolen and the driver pissed...

http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-ha...ards-collision

bigdel

sadly, any punshment will not befit the crime. they'll probably get off with 5 years if found guilty, out in 2 or 3. Cold comfort for the victim and their family

Psycho Warren

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Depends if they can prove who drove as i bet none of them will admit it.

cossynut2

Condolences to the family,I hope they convict the low life and the punishment will be severe! The other thing I was thinking, if that was your car that had been stolen and someone has been killed by it would you want your car back? I dont think I would.

bigdel

me either, take it away and scrap it!

BRAM

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If they can't find out who was driving and non of them will say, then they should all get done.

Psycho Warren

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sadly that wont happen. with no evidence, each individual will get off on "reasonable doubt". Thats if the CPS even let it get to court on such a serious charge.

cossiestu

I hope they can get it to court and as many of them go down for it!

Sure I heard somewhere, if the vehicle was involved in a fatal accident like that, it was classed a catA and you couldn't get it back?

Psycho Warren

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Once the police have released the car and it is no longer needed as evidence, it remains the owners property.

Obviously if the insurance has paid out, they will own it. However if a settlement has yet to be reached, then it is the original owners property - regardless of claims made by the insurer - until an agreement has been made. The entire ABI category system is a voluntary code of practice. Insurers cannot refuse a payout if you want to retain salvage - regardless of category.