I was exiting the freeway to the right while slowing to the posted limit of 35MPH. I yielded to the cars on the left (on the main street) to make a safe lane change. As the last car drove over the overpass passing me (at a higher speed than mine) I signaled to change lanes to the left. As I was halfway into the lane the last car (going 40-55MPH, mind you this is pass the posted limit) that passed me, before I changed, suddenly came to a complete stop with more than a car lengths in front of him. I had to veer to the left as much as possible to avoid colliding with his rear bumper, even into the next lane to the left. I ended up hitting his back left bumper with my front right one.

There were no witnesses to the accident. The driver called 911 at least 6 times trying to get an officer to the location. 911 instructed him to just exchange information with me, and that since there were no injuries no police report was necessary.

I found this California vehicle code online, and wonder if it will apply in my favor in this situation.

http://law.onecle.com/california/vehicle/26454.html

His vehicle was a Mazda 3, I looked online and it is about 15 feet in length.

Any advice-lawyers? Claim adjusters? Officers?

Is there anything else I can use in my defense?
Correction I posted the link to the wrong code. If you are NOT A LAWYER/CLAIMS ADJUSTER/OFFICER. please refrain from answering this question. I don’t need any advice from a gardener/non expert

Plain and simple…You hit him in the rear. It is your fault. You did not properly adjust your speed or following distance.