Drivers side rear fender smashed in

So... I'm leaving in my buddys car to go to his house in the morning, and on the way out of my driveway, i looked back at my truck, and noticed something very wrong with the rear fender. I jumped out, ran over to my tacoma, and looked at the rear fender, and its totally smashed in. I didnt see it last night when i was driving it, so it must have happened when i had it parked up on the top of my street when i went to work. Anyone have any ideas on how to repair damage to the body as well as the cab on a 1st gen, didnt get a chance to get any photos of it today, but i will post some later when i get the chance. Will this also cause any issues with my gas tank size or leaks?

 

A body shop might be better than a forum, even after you post pics.

Call your insurance. You have comp, right?

'totally smashed in' sounds like a new (or used) bed is in order.

 

I got hit by a drunk driver in a 2002 Mercedes E320, in October 2015. Benz was totaled, and my truck had like $2,200 in damage; Left rear fender and rear bumper had to be replaced.

 

I dont have insurance covering the damage to my truck itself. I didnt think it would be worth it because the truck is only worth 5000$

 

Post some pics up, I'll give you some good advice but I'll forewarn you.. Doing things the right way isn't gonna be cheap..

 

The fender is (relatively) easy once you drill out the spot welds that hold the fender on. The body is a different story, and who knows what else might be damaged like the wheels, axle, etc...

pics will help...

 

Those are before I got the dents in the curve to the fender out. I’m unsure on what type of color match paint to get too. :/

 

That's not bad at all. The bed seems to be bent...? If you had full coverage I do not think your insurance company would total the truck...

 

I don’t have full coverage. If the person didn’t do a hit and run I would be able to get compensation if they didn’t have insurance, or I could ask them for money, but since they left I can’t file a claim or anything