My Tata Safari headlamp smashed by a lunatic on the highway

We also found out we weren't the only one affected, an Innova and another hatchback also faced a similar incident.

BHPian LivingCars recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi,

I would like to bring to the notice of fellow BHPians a Bizarre Road Accident which happened yesterday morning on the expressway. A lunatic person standing on the divider area in the 4 lane expressway threw a heavy bolt with a nut (apparently looked like one from a truck) on my Safari and there was a loud thud sound. We stopped approx. 500 meters away from the spot to check for damage and the right side headlamp cluster as can be seen in the pictures below:

Further, we found have found out that we were not the only ones affected by this. 2 more vehicles (One Innova and another hatchback) also faced a similar incident and the Innova's front windshield was damaged. I think we were lucky that the windshield was not damaged and the lights were also working fine and hence we could make it back home without any issues. The showroom has quoted Rs. 25280 for replacing the entire RH light assembly and has advised me to claim insurance with a Minimum Deduction amount being Rs. 2000 in the B2B policy I have. Replacement and Insurance related work will be done on Monday, 13th December.

Also, the vehicle completed 2000 km today. So attaching a picture of the same.

Here's what BHPian PrasannaDhana had to say on the matter:

Never ever stop after such incidents on the highways. It's a regular method followed by highway burglars who will have a team of people working, lurking behind the bushes. When you get out of the car to see the damages, they can physically harm you to take your belongings, or worse the car itself.

Glad nothing of that sort happened in your case.

Here's what BHPian gt3t0uring had to say on the matter:

The whole incident is unfortunate in itself but luckily any painted body part didn't get damaged and even though the headlight cluster is expensive it can easily be replaced. Glad that you're fine too.

Here's what BHPian mytbhp_turbo had to say on the matter:

Oh God, sorry to see damage to such a new vehicle, on other hand I am glad to know that no one was hurt, that other vehicle with car windshield damage is lucky too, anything (stone/bolt) hitting at high speed on car windshield could cause serious damage not only to car but even can result in the driver losing control. I hope police keep strict patrol on such spots on the highway.

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