"Thank God it was just the drunks that got hurt"...

[drakethib]

OMW home last night I just missed being in a tremendously nasty looking accident. I swerved and missed it. Then I pulled over, called 911, and then went to check on everybody.

Long story short, the car I avoided, ran into the back of a mini van that was off to the side of the road. The mini van had 4 Amish women in it. Their car was wrecked but they were ok. The other car was wrecked too, and the occupants were hurt seriously, but it didn't appear that it was life threatening. I went to them and the smell of alchohol was incredibly apparent when I approached the car. In fact, I remember the first thing one of the police officers said to the driver was "How much have you had to drink tonight, sir"?

After the police came, and took my statement, all I remember thinking then was "thank God it was just the drunks that got hurt".

Surely I didn't want to see ANYBODY hurt. But how many times do we read about a drunk driver walking away from an accident, and the person she or he hits gets killed?

So, now it is 4 hours after the accident. I'm still awake. I still feel the same way. And I don't really feel bad about thinking that way. I am a little surprised that I'm still thinking about having that thought.

Papa.

I wouldn't want to see anyone hurt either, but I would much rather see the idiots who decided to drink and drive hurt then people who were just driving to get to their destination.


Glad you and yours were okay.

 

[drakethib]

PD, I think the same way. Don't feel bad about it.

I lost my husband of 2 weeks to a drunk driver. I got to the hospital 5 minutes too late.

The man that hit him had numerous DUI's and this was his 3rd DUI accident. They convicted him of vehicular manslaughter and is still serving time. I send him a picture of my 2nd husband on his birthday, holidays and our wedding anniversary. His lawyer once asked me to stop, since he finds "disturbing" I told his lawyer too bad, he needs to be reminded of what he's done.

I am sorry for your loss.

Please keep sending the photos. He does need to be reminded.

 

[Desiree]

Ironic that you posted this because today is the 7 year anniversary of my grandfather's 'murder' at the hands of a drunk driver. The guy that killed him is, thankfully, still serving time.

We don't refer to the wrecks as accidents anymore. Since the drunk driver made the choice to get behind the wheel of a car that makes the car a lethal weapon, IMO.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Guys, don't feel sorry for me. It's all good. I just don't want something like this to happen to anyone else. I'm quite indpedent and do very well

 

[Miller1412]

Wow PapaDeuce,

Glad you're ok and the amish women too. You're close to my area in DE...do you remember several years ago when an Amish family (of 6 I think) were killed by a drunk driver in Lancaster? It was really sad.

I have a good friend that was left parapalegic from being hit by a drunk driver on her way home from the grocery store. I agree with your feelings 100%.

People know too much about what can happen when they get behind the wheel under the infulence. There is NO excuse.

 

[Beth76]

I don't care if drunk drivers get hurt. Forget the "I din't want anyone to get hurt" business. That's probably the best way for them to learn.

 

[transparant]

One of my best friends lost her oldest son due to a drunk driver. It sicken's me to see people drink and drive!

 

[Papa Deuce]

Wow PapaDeuce,

Glad you're ok and the amish women too. You're close to my area in DE...do you remember several years ago when an Amish family (of 6 I think) were killed by a drunk driver in Lancaster? It was really sad.

I have a good friend that was left parapalegic from being hit by a drunk driver on her way home from the grocery store. I agree with your feelings 100%.

People know too much about what can happen when they get behind the wheel under the infulence. There is NO excuse.

It sounds familiar. Thse ladies were so nice last night and they handled it well. I have NO IDEA how they were not hurt. Two of their wheels had been ripped off their car. Their bumper was over the guard rail. And yet, not a scratch on any of them that I saw. Absolutely AMAZING.

 

[drgnfly30]

Wow PapaDeuce,

Glad you're ok and the amish women too. You're close to my area in DE...do you remember several years ago when an Amish family (of 6 I think) were killed by a drunk driver in Lancaster? It was really sad.

I remember that... small world isn't it.. I'm not too far from you either...

 

[drakethib]

Guys, don't feel sorry for me. It's all good. I just don't want something like this to happen to anyone else. I'm quite indpedent and do very well

Linda.

You are quite the inspiration.

God Bless.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Linda.

You are quite the inspiration.

God Bless.

Thanks for the compliement, ahem, and the name is Lindsay