Thursday, December 23, 2010

Yesterday afternoon, just after 2pm, I was driving along Jalan Telawi, narrow road with congested 2 way traffic. I was proably going at about 40 kms max and as my car passed a couple walking by the roadside, the man decided to step into the path! The side mirror snapped closed with loud thud and I could see his shirt up closed via the front passenger window…..I stopped the car and the couple and I exchanged looks, I was in shocked and I trust they were too!

I was not sure what to do, I moved my car forward a little and pulled to a stop by the side. Placed on my emergency lights and got down with Iwan. By then the couple had gotted into their car which was parked illegally by the road side. I approached the car and tapped on the driver's window, the lady screened down. I asked if the man was alright and if he needed medical attention. The man said he is ok and the lady said he is fine too. I saw him removed his right shoe and was massaging his leg. I guess he could have lost his balance and hurt his leg.

I am still affected by the incident, how much others can affect your lives. No matter how careful you are you need others to do the same. You could be doing what you deem is the right but others could change things in a blink of an eye. I hope the man is alright.