Looks to me like the hit was over the top of the bumper, so the bumper didn't absorb much of the impact - that left the trunk crumple zone to absorb all the energy. The driveway looks like it could be pretty steep just out of the picture range. The amazing thing is the long straight run down to the neighbor's minivan. So I guess I tend to believe the story.
Ken300D
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