siggy
Well-Known Member
Interesting perspective. I sure hope you don't find yourself in such an unfortunate incident and people turn a blind eye.I don't blame people for driving off.
What are they supposed to do?
If it were my wife or son who witnessed, neither could really "help" in any way. And, I wouldn't want them in a dangerous situation where a second accident could occur with them outside of their car. At most, all they could do is pull over and be a witness, BUT, I have done this many times over the years, the police, nor the insurance companies, have never followed-up with me as a witness, and I have noticed that there's usually several people calling 911 at the same moment.
When I am driving my municipal work truck, I will stop and help. I have done it once, my truck is big and full of Whelen LED warning lights, arrow board, I have AED, fire extinguisher, safety gear/hi-vis vest and 1st Aid Kit. My work truck can close 2 lanes if need be. Stuff other people don't have and shouldn't be trying to put themselves at risk without.