Final answer:
It is unlikely that a full moon could blind a driver and cause a car accident, as the moon's light is not intense enough to cause significant visual impairment. The claim should be met with skepticism by the police.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question relates to whether the Moon is capable of blinding a driver temporarily, leading to a car accident. While the Moon is indeed bright during a full moon phase, its light is generally not intense enough to cause blindness or significant visual impairment that would result in a car accident. The Moon's brightness, even when it is full, is far less than the brightness of the sun, and most people can look at a full moon without experiencing discomfort. The claim of being blinded by the Moon rising on the eastern horizon at midnight is quite unlikely and should be met with skepticism. Other factors, such as the driver's condition, potential distractions, or other sources of bright light, would be more plausible causes of an accident at night.