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!
36 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.
Marie, glad to read that you were both safe from what could have been collateral damage. Like your husband, Patrick would also have gotten out to see if he could assist the other motorist. And, like yourself, I am grateful.
Scary stuff indeed. Glad you're okay!
I've had that experience, car running a red light, I swerved, missed them by inches. They just drove on, unconcerned. But I shook for ages after!
It is frightening to witness, and be so close to being part of an accident. A vivid reminder of how quickly life can change. It stays with you. Kudos to your husband for lending aid.
Take good care. May your week be less eventful, and warmer.
I am glad you are both alright. Here in Montreal we have the same weather.
Stay warm and safe ❤️ 💙
There are so many accidents people not paying attention or on their phones. Glad they will be OK. My husband is the same he also has years of fire department training.
Cathy
Marie, how frightening! I’m so glad you and R were spared, and that his steady kindness was there when it was needed most. Your instinct to hold good thoughts and protect the dignity of those involved says so much about your compassion. A powerful reminder to be grateful for each day! John
Glad to hear that you weren't involved in the accident. People, even in bad conditions, don't pay enough attention to the road and where they are going. So very nice of you stopping to help the people involved in the accident.
My goodness! I am so glad you are ok! Stay inside and stay warm, my friend.
Precious friend Marie,I am feeling utterly grateful for you and your husband stayed safe by the grace of God🙏 and not just safe but attentive enough to help others. You surely have a very kind hearted life partner,such a blessing 🥹🙏☺️
I also agree that such terrible scenes must not be captured to share further.it will add sorrow to others life only. I too believe that things and situations that we cannot control are pointless to hold on.like you said I too want to stay positive side as gesture of gratitude for whatever I have been blessed or left with 🙏
Health,peace and happiness to you and yours my friend ♥️
Gosh how scary to see it first hand. Hope everyone was ok. Impatience can have dire consequences.
we were involved in a very serious accident a few year back, you may remember. it was not our fault, a young girl making a left turn turned right into us. our car rolled over several times. i do not remember anything but the hubs does and said so many people stopped to help.once we were stopped at an intersection and our light turned green, as we started to go straight a car came from the left, ran his red light and if not for my husband being so cautious...he would have hit us and the accident would have been deadly. i, like you...get very shaken up when i see an accident. stays with me for a few days...especially sine the one we had a few years back!!
What a frightening accident to witness. They can happen in an instant. So glad your husband was able to help.
Stay warm in the cold weather.
So glad Rick is not a leadfoot and you are okay. I feel for the occupants of the car that was hit. Last night, about 9pm, I heard one of our hoons doing lengthy, wheelies several streets away. I clearly heard it roll and seconds later the awful sound of it hitting something. Five minutes later the air was filled with sirens of the emergency vehicles rushing to the scene. Sleep did not come easily. I see your temperature now feels like -17C and although snow is falling, the worst is yet to come. Stay safe.
I hope the folks were ok in the end, even though their vehicle was damaged. Vehicle accidents are exceedingly frightening and like you suggest, I too have had nightmares about such things.
I found your blog as you are an internet friend of AC (as am I). I thought visiting other blogs might help me find more interesting things to read. I am hoping to return here regularly.
Thank you!
PipeTobacco
I'm so glad you and your husband were safe and I appreciate his willingness to help. There are so few that will do that nowadays.
My recent post was all about our son's car accident so I'm always thinking about it now. Thankfully he seems to have no ill effects.
Stay safe and warm on those cold and blustery days.
Sue
Thankful that you and your husband were both alright. It can be such a scary situation to find yourself in.
Well done to your husband in a very scary situation. An event I’m sure will stay with you. B x
All too often we see behavior that is very very dangerous.
It can happen so fast. A second of distraction will do it. It was good of your guy to help.
I think it's close to a miracle that there are not more accidents. It's 41.7c here today!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
There are people who should just not be driving.
Thankfully you avoided being in the accident. It is wonderful that your husband was able to help. We witnessed a bad accident yesterday - but since others were helping we continued on. I couldn't help thinking maybe we should have stopped but it was on a busy highway. It was so bad that helicopters had to come in the evac. people.
It's always scary when you're 'almost' in an accident!
Scary! Glad you are safe. I witnessed a deadly accident a few years ago. A large van was in front of me and we were coming down an incline. At the bottom of the incline a road came in from the right. I didn't see the small motorcycle enter the highway in front of the van, but I saw the body of the young man on the road side. A man ran over and felt for his pulse, but shook his head and left. The girl who had been with the young man was in the highway, writhing in pain. I knew there was nothing I could do for her and several cars had stopped their drivers directing traffic and calling for emergency help. That image stays with me and I will never forget seeing that young man there. His motorcycle was not fast and the van could not slow down before hitting him.
I think the van was going too fast.
Very scary! I glad that you avoided the accident.
How frightening! I’m so glad that you weren’t injured, but how really terrifying for the people who were involved in the accident.
What a scary experience, and kudos to your husband. The world needs more people like him!
Oh NO....so sorry. Glad you and hubs are okay. Things happen and it can happen in a blink of an eye, never know
Marie first I am so thankful you and hubby were not involved in the accident. The bad thing about a car wreck...one can appear fine but then the results can show up later. We had a pastor who was hit from the side...he got out of the car and went over to the other vehicle and appeared fine checking on them...later though he almost died. He was just in shock and concerned for the others. Take care and stay warm. We had 16 degrees below zero this morning...brr! Hugs
Winter driving is a skill in it self.
A lovely post Marie. I've been searching to see where I can subscribe to your blog, Island Musings, but I can't see a box where I can enter my email address and subscribe. Perhaps there is another way. Otherwise when you comment on mine, it will remind me to look at yours. Google blogger can be tricky. Hope you are staying warm. Warm wishes, Pauline
I'm so glad you and your husband were safe.
Sometimes when we look out over the channel here we can't see the other side, very glad you and your husband were safe.
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