I found out that the other driver who hit my car (and got ticket) was driving with suspended license. That explained why he was acting so nervous and begging me not to call the highwy patrol.
He was driving on the bicycle lane when he hit my car that was turning onto the parking lot entrance.
He has been lying and probably won't stop doing that even when the police report comes out.
For my knowledge, I am curious to learn what kind of trouble he is in now for driving w/ a suspended license. I can't believe he wasn't careful not to break any law while driving with a suspended license. It seemed that he took his mother's car w/o their knowledge as I can't think of any parent in their right mind who would let their child drive with a suspended license.
By the way, what does it take to get a driver's license suspended in CA?