That was  a big mistake , it happens and almost happened to me too. In the intersection I was going left on left lane, somebody tried to move from right lane to left lane and my car got big scratch and door got dent. I was about to give up , lady started accusing me made me change my mind. Saved my life and got money to fixed it.

Do you remember Dr. and his BMW? I

So far my understanding if your friend finds the witness and if the witness ready to give his statements may save your friend. Go to court and have the witness on that day, judge may give him warning and save the ticket and insurance.