Clayton Kershaw takes selfie with fans after being rear-ended

There is an accepted protocol to follow when involved in a car accident, especially one that could be described as a minor fender-bender. After making sure no one is seriously injured, the damage to each car is to be assessed and insurance information exchanged.

In this day and age of cell-phone cameras and social media, there’s a new step to consider. If the person you crash into is famous, say like Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, it’s time to take a selfie.

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Kershaw was driving away from the Dodgers’ spring training facility in Arizona over the weekend when he was run into from behind by a car with a couple women who happened to be baseball fans. The accident turned out not to be too serious, so as they waited for some assistance, a slightly bruised Kershaw posed for selfies with the ladies, which were promptly posted on Facebook with the following message:

Welp…. I guess that’s one way to end our spring training vacation … But if you’re going to get in a car accident… Get in an accident with Clayton Kershaw. We are Banged and bruised, but ultimately alright. Thank you Kershaw for being so nice, Arizona highway patrol for dropping us off and Kahl/Guydos family for taking care of us!!

This is our new normal. Welcome to 2016, everyone.

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