Here is a case I thought was pretty clear cut but might not be after some discussion. No dash cam footage unfortunately.
The intersection:
- wide intersection - both roads have space for 2 lanes, and this is how normal traffic flows but the markings aren't physically there until after the intersection (see diagram)
- both cars have yield signs
The accident:
- Both vehicles are turning to go northbound
- Car A is at the intersection first, proceeded when clear to cross the wide intersection to make a left turn heading north, going into the left-most lane.
- Car B comes after and is turning right to head north
- Car B turns and hits Car A directly on the fender (no headlight/bumper damage, only fender is damaged)
- Car B said he didn't see Car A but (logically) does not admit fault
Diagram:
Car A's damage. Car B's bumper is undamaged.
Discussion:
Here's a ruling we found
However, does this rule apply to a left turning vehicle that is already in the process of making a turn? Both vehicles did not arrive at the same time. (no way to prove that of course)Unless otherwise directed by a traffic control device, when two drivers approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at about the same time, a driver turning left must yield to approaching traffic going straight or turning right.
Does location of impact change who's at fault? What if Car B hit Car A on the rear quarter panel, would this change who's at fault?
Seemed obvious to me at first that Car A is at fault but talking some more I'm not sure. In the end it's up to insurance, this is more for curiosity.