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re: When you see a wreck do you stop and help?

Posted on 4/6/18 at 12:37 am to
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
31784 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 12:37 am to
I was on I-10 right past the HWY 73 exit several years ago bringing my friend to the airport because her mom was having emergency surgery in Orlando. The car in front of me starting swerving right to left then jerked hard right causing the van to flip at a very high rate of speed. As it was tumbling, it flung the passenger out of the car. I can’t exaggerate it enough, it freaking catapulted his arse out the window. The passenger and the van both went into the tress and the guy was probably 15 ft up in the air as they went into the trees. It was like slow motion, I can still describe what the guy was wearing. Anyway, it was right in front of me so by the time I could react to what the hell just happened and slow to a stop, I was at least 300-400 yards away. I pulled to the side of the road and my friend called 911. At this point, damn near every car was stopping and probably 10 or so people were walking into the woods to help. I was shaking like a leaf and really disturbed by what I just saw. I decided that there was nothing I could do that the 10 or so other people couldn’t so after regaining my composure, we went ahead and continued on to the airport. For a long time I wondered whether I did the right thing or not. I can’t even explain how surreal the whole thing was and how much it affected me at the time. I don’t think I would have been any help at all anyway. Kinda disappointed myself actually.
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
20839 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 12:54 am to
We have the Motorist Assitance Patrol in Shreveport Bossier that patrols the interstates and can help with flats, out of gas, jump start, and other simple matters,

If you have that or something similar in your area, put the number in your phone. When you see a breakdown, call them and report the location. It will ease your guilt and perhaps keep you from walking into a trap.

I’ve called in two breakdowns. Was about to call in a flat today when I saw emergency lights go on behind me. It was the MAP vehicle already arriving.
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
31784 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 2:04 am to
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f you have that or something similar in your area, put the number in your phone.


That’s good advice. I wonder if we have something like that up here in Monroe.
Posted by StarkvilleTiger
Starkville
Member since Aug 2017
21 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 2:11 am to
Never witnessed a bad enough wreck to stop and help but I think I would in the situation

Side note: Based on the pics that new F250 held up pretty good for such a bad wreck
Posted by titmouse
a tree branch above your car
Member since May 2006
6614 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 3:20 am to
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 3:25 am to
Nope

I just keep on driving
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
19467 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 3:36 am to
Depends on the wreck. If it’s bad, then of course. All these little small wrecks with minor damage, no.
Posted by Friscodog
Frisco, TX
Member since Jul 2009
4922 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 5:18 am to
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Enjoy that lawsuit, ole boy


Actions like this are protected under the Good Samaritan Laws.. As a former volunteer FF/Medic if/when I stop to assist I cannot be sued for rendering assistance.

Now there are risks involved moving a person depending upon injuries, but you have to assess the scene to determine that such as car catching fire.
Posted by celltech1981
Member since Jul 2014
8139 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:01 am to
I stopped to help a hot blonde out and she had like 3 urban gentlemen hiding in the woods waiting for somebody to stop. Luckily I carry.
Posted by foshizzle
Washington DC metro
Member since Mar 2008
40599 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:15 am to
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We got the guy out


What was the reason to get him out immediately before first responders showed up?
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68471 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:24 am to
quote:

When you see a wreck do you stop and help?

Hell no...I got shite to do
Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
14561 posts
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:28 am to
I usually just drive really slow, to the point of stopping on the Interstate, blrubberneck for a good 30 seconds, stop paying attention to where I am driving and completely eph up traffic for the next two hours. If everyone else in the English/Spanish speaking world wouldn't also do this I wouldn't have to sit in traffic hours longer than necessary when first responders clearly have things under control and there is nothing I can do to help.
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