Would like some advice about a traffic incident

[Flamin Ford 85]

Sadly, only a week after getting my 1985 LTD i crashed it into a pole while swerving away from a senile driver who failed to give way to me when i was passing through a green light - she decided to just aim her car straight for me and drive into me! I managed to swerve out of the way, preventing a head on collision but hit a stobie pole as a result. The front end of the car is bent out of shape and the radiator is stuffed, along with the headlights and most of the front panels - considering the age and value of the car its a write off. If she has 3rd party insurance, will they pay for my loss of the car due to her serious driver error? My car was not insured yet, i have only had it for a week. Her car is undamaged, as i managed to dodge her. The police tell me if i want reimbursement from her i have to take it up with her and they did not attend the scene because nobody was hurt. Surely i can't just be left empty handed after this, as crash and loss of my car is 100% her fault.

I would really appreciate any advice, or to be pointed in the right direction as to what i can do now.