Crushed Car Caught on Camera: A Case of Unexpected Damage

SHREVEPORT, La. – Misfortune Strikes Unexpectedly

In an unexpected turn of events, a family in Shreveport, Louisiana, alleges they fell victim to an unfortunate incident when a tree crushed their new car. The family blames the city for the incident which was caught on their security camera in early April.

The Unfortunate Event

Chenerka Robinson, the car’s owner, noticed water pooling out of the concrete in front of her home in the 2500 block of Drexel Street. She immediately called city crews who pinpointed the problem to tree roots growing into a subterranean watermain. The solution was to dig a ditch, cut the intrusive roots, and fill the ditch with sand. However, heavy rains in early April led to an unforeseen consequence when the troubled tree fell, crushing the family’s new car.

Financial Loss and Irresponsible Response

The car, which was only two weeks old at the time of the incident, had been purchased for a sum of $7500. Unfortunately, the family was only compensated with a check for $4000. Continuing their litany of burdens, they found themselves having to spend an additional $2300 out of pocket for repairs and car rental.

The damage was not limited to the car alone, the tree stump and ditch remain as they were, causing further inconveniences to the family.

Jeremy Williams, another victim related to Robinson, expressed his displeasure, boldly stating, “The city said it was their fault, so why didn’t they come out here to complete the issue and fix everything?” Williams also pointed out that despite having crews capable of resolving this issue, the city seems to be slow in taking action. “It should have been fixed weeks ago.”

City Crews and Risk Management

The incident raises serious concerns about the purposes of city crews and risk management teams. City-dwellers rightfully expect that these crews, designed to manage city infrastructure and maintain public safety, should take immediate responsibility for the outcomes, including unforeseen ones, of their actions. This case questions whether the teams are following through on that expectation.

Caught on Camera – An Indisputable Proof

Though it’s rare for such incidents of damage to be caught on security cameras, this case gives undeniable proof of what happened and when. While we don’t have information about how this proof will be used, it certainly adds credibility to the claims of the car owners. In future, this could make a difference in holding the responsible parties accountable.