I would make him dig his own hole in the earth so he had time to reflect on his actions.
Seriously, the car is just an object and is insured. but the disregard for another human being and what they have strived to build for themselves is too much of an affront to my sensibilities.
Been in a situation where I've been threatened with a good stabbing after refusing to let two pissheads off until the police got there after they tipped over some kids mtx 50, probably not worth more than £200 but expect it mean the world to its owner .

Every man carries a circle of hell around his head, like a halo. Every man, every man has to go through hell to reach his paradise