It was a cold week across North America and Prince Edward Island was no exception. As I write, outside it feels like -32 C. Needless to say, our exercise has been at home.
One day, when it wasn’t quite as cold, we ventured forth for some groceries. On our way home, we witnessed an accident which could have easily included us had my husband been quicker on the gas.
We were at the head of the row of cars waiting for the light to change to turn left. There was a car to my right, headed straight through. When the light changed, that car pulled out before us. Out of nowhere, a car sailed through the intersection, and hit that car on the driver’s side, spinning the vehicle around in the road. The driver didn’t brake at all going through the intersection.
R and I were speechless for a few seconds. Then he made the turn and pulled into the side of a snowbank so he could park somewhat off the busy road to help. He weaved his way through the intersection between the moving cars, all of which continued on their way. Both drivers were shaken, the one who was hit had experienced the deployment of the air bags. R helped open her battered door and called 911. A passing RCMP officer stopped to help. R came back to the car when the ambulance arrived.
R has never hesitated to offer help in whatever situation we have encountered. Usually I am there with him too. This time the car door was in the snowbank and I couldn’t easily get out. I was so thankful however. My greatest nightmare is being first upon an accident scene where people are badly hurt. It gives me nightmares.
Later that day, when we told our daughter about the accident, she had seen photos of it on Facebook. I know that such photos can be helpful in accident investigations but I would never photograph an accident scene. All I can ever think to do is hold good thoughts for everyone’s survival. I could not imagine seeing a scene on social media where a loved one was dead, dying or injured.
One never knows what a day will bring. Enjoy every day!
2 comments:
Hello,
I am glad you and your husband were not involved in the accident.
I amazed at the drivers who are not paying attention to the road or they are speeding and can not stop. I wish they were more careful.
Take care, stay warm and safe. Enjoy your day and the week ahead.
There's too many pictures taken IMO of things that don't need to be shared. Very glad you are both okay. This would shake me up for sure. Wonder if the person was texting that blew through the light. I see this often now, people looking at phones when driving. Ugh.
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