Love Tap???

Will and I were involved in a minor accident with Hotaru this morning. While waiting to turn on to Route 1, I noticed a patch of ice and snow and tried to avoid it. I recall getting ready to turn, stalling, trying to turn Taru back on and then the bump. It was quite forceful and knocked us into Route 1 a bit. Luckily, I was able to put Taru in neutral and roll her back out of harms way. The woman in the Toyota Sienna was startled and very apologetic. There was a little indentation and some paint in Taru’s bumper, but otherwise no major damage. The woman said she tried to stop, but slid on some ice. Anything is possible given the time of day and the conditions of the accident. We decided not to exchange information because no one was hurt and there was very little damage. I really wish they would clean that area better – as you approach Route 1, there is a downhill grade leading to a very busy roadway. I am sure our accident was not the first at that stop sign following this storm.
It is several hours later and it still bothers me. Despite the damage being minor, I am going to repair Taru’s bumper because I don’t need any reminders of what happened today.