Hm... it is a difficult thing to explain to those who don't really understand the city and what can happen here...

... and I guess saying you were hit by a car would be a bit fishy since they'd expect more injuries. Though, there have been people lucky enough to walk away almost unscathed by such events in the past. I think it depends on how fast the car was going and where it hits...

*It looks like she's putting a lot of thought into this and like she's logically trying to think of a way for you to lie to your parents and make it believable.*