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Woman Says She Got Bill from City for Nearly $29,000 After Her Car Was Allegedly Struck by Burglars Fleeing a Robbery
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Key Points:
- Nancy Buckman, a Toronto woman seriously injured in a 2024 collision involving alleged jewelry store robbers, was shocked to receive a nearly $29,000 bill from the city in 2026 for damage to public property caused during the crash.
- City officials held Buckman responsible because she was making a left turn and required to yield to oncoming traffic, despite the other vehicle allegedly fleeing a robbery, according to a police collision report.
- Buckman suffered serious injuries, including chest bruising and a neck injury requiring ongoing physical therapy, and her vehicle was destroyed; the incident also contributed to her early retirement from nursing.
- After challenging the city's claim and contacting the police officer involved, Buckman’s insurance company ultimately agreed to cover the city's invoice in full.
- The City of Toronto routinely seeks reimbursement from vehicle owners for municipal property damage, and police investigations determine fault based on evidence at the scene, which may not fully consider circumstances like fleeing suspects.
