Transportation and Vehicle Safety: parking lot accident, parking lot accident, second degree murder

Question
i was dropping my sister off in at work and i honestly don't what happen i didn't see this truck coming but i think i might have been cutting thought the parking lot and i was could have been speeding a little all i know is i heard my sister scream and i hit my brakes. we never hit we just went on our way i was wondering if i could get sued for almost hitting them and if i could get a ticket. I happen in Texas. i just needed general information. i also don't think i would have been my fault but i really don't know. i was also leasening to my ipod but was paying attention to what was in front of me

Answer
Hello Christine and welcome to AllExperts!

Firstly, to receive a citation for an infraction, a Peace Officer would have to see (on-view) the violation occur and choose to act on it. As this did not happen, your violations for improper entry/exit through a parking lot, speeding and other related sections are no longer an issue.

Secondly, an accident is only reportable if it had occurred. As this was a near miss, you had no legal obligation to remain at the scene or report it.

Consider yourself most fortunate. I highly recommend that you slow down and follow safe driving habits however, as you can only get away with hazardous driving a few times before you hit something or someone. Most people spending 3-25 years in prison for manslaughter or second degree murder never intended to do what they did. It is like a game of roulette. Sooner or later, you'll lose. I have seen this happen all too often, when good people make poor choices while driving and receive horrible consequences for their actions.

Remember, defensive driving means to make driving the most important thing you do while behind the wheel. Stay safe Christine, and have a blessed day!