Accident at Nardo

And then, near Nardo, it happened as it had to happen. We were on our way to Gallipoli.

Drivers in southern Italy are the worst in all of Europe. We have traveled all over Europe, but nowhere do they drive as poorly and at the same time as risk-taking as here.

Traffic rules serve at most as a guideline, curves are cut and right-of-way is ignored.

We pass a small intersection on the main road and a Mercedes driver doesn't look, doesn't brake, and cuts me off.

Despite full braking, I can't prevent a collision.

Fortunately, no one was injured.

His Mercedes looks terrible, my bumper is broken and the fog light is crooked

On top of that, I have a big dent in the fender

Unfortunately, the bumper is bent so far back that it is rubbing against the tire.

Fortunately, I can bend it back with a long iron rod.

The fault driver lets me photograph his ID, his vehicle registration document, and his insurance. A German-speaking witness told me that the police will not come because there is no personal injury.

We are curious if and when the insurance will contact us.