<p>So recently, I was involved in my first car accident.
It's a long story, but I recklessly passed on a double yellow, got back into my lane, but lost control of the car and hit incoming traffic. I understand that it is my fault, and am currently taking responsibility for it, but thankfully everyone's fine and no one is injured. However my car and the car I hit were both totaled, another car rear ended the one I hit, and my friend's car was scratched by flying debris/plastic. No substances were involved, nor were any phones.
This accident was just reported in the local newspaper, and on the police website, and its title implied that I destroyed four cars. Also, the police report was not completely accurate, and left out the part where I got back in my lane and lost control. I have court summons and have been issued two tickets.
Prior to this, I have a perfect record, and submitted applications with no crimes or misdemeanors or anything to report. I've never even had a detention. Will this affect my college application process? I currently have an early decision out to my dream school, and am afraid that this will cause any chance I have to be accepted to disappear. Does this count as a misdemeanor, a crime, etc? Also, do colleges take the time and Google this type of stuff? </p>
<p>I think this depends on whether you are charged with anything. If you are only issued tickets, these are NOT misdemeanors. You and your parents need to find out if you are going to be charged with any crime. If you are being issued tickets, then that is very different. I have never heard of any student being denied acceptance to college for causing a car accident with no injuries. That being said – I am sure you realize the severity of the situation – you could have killed someone. Your entire life could be irrevocably changed forever, you would be serving jail time. Regardless that drinking was not involved, regardless of you not using a phone or texting. Your reckless driving caused a serious accident. If you are remorseful in court, hopefully this will remain with just tickets. </p>