X2.

The OP is an individual who knows the limits of the vehicle with regard to fuel economy. Should such a person decide to test the limit, if he's not a complete moron, he carries some extra fuel in the trunk or he weighs the possibility of getting stuck on the side of the road.

I frequently push the SD in an identical manner. Today, the reserve light came on at 505 and I pushed it to 542. However, the day was brilliant sunshine and the temperature was close to 40. So, I weighed the risk of running out and decided to take it. Now, if it's snowing and dark, there is NFW that I push the limits because the consequences of failure can be absolutely dire.

The OP should most certainly be thankful that no moron rear ended his vehicle and caused a total loss because that is the most likely scenario in the dark.

I find it laughable that the OP is chastising one of the idiots for running over his flare when he never should have been in such a situation in the first place.

If the vehicle fails mechanically and the OP had no possibility of avoiding the failure (fuel pump as an example), he's got a case for his dissatisfaction with the idiots on the road. But, not in this case.