Sorry to hear that Ty...bummer.
My suggestion...for the future...
TOW HITCH AND STEP BAR
You might of missed the step bar if you were at the tail light area ..BUT..
....this set up saved me , and maybe you next (if!) time.
I'd have lost the rear door & cladding without it.
Its a life and $$$ saver given the cr@ppy rear vision !
About$100 to replace the step bar....DEALOMANIA!
I might be interested in the damaged cladding if ya want to part with it.
I dream of a carbon version and may be able to use your damaged one as a mold.
jo