They did support a narrower, serious allegation: an attempt to obtain Teresa’s evidence without her permission.

The footage showed that the white utility van obstructed Teresa’s rear view briefly, but investigators could not establish that it struck or deliberately forced her vehicle.

Traffic reconstruction suggested she may have accelerated while startled, then confused the pedals.

The actual mechanism remained uncertain.

When Lena explained that uncertainty to Teresa, the injured woman looked frustrated.

“He was there.

He wanted the papers.”

“I believe you were frightened,” Lena said.