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Home » road trip » Look Twice

Look Twice

November 12, 2012 by Karen Dawkins 8 Comments

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This is a follow-up to Friday’s post. If you have read the comments, you’ve already seen this, but this information is so important, the comment needs its own post.

So, thank you Karen for your very good words of wisdom 🙂 And if I might add some “depth” to your advice #2 re: following expected behavior (and she knows this already but asked me to share so you really really understand why this is sooooo important)….

On April 12, 2010 at least 2 families were forever changed at 1:38PM ET. My husband was on his motorcycle on 285S (we are in ATL) heading to work. Gentleman in the middle lane realized too late he wanted the I-20E exit (toward the city).. so he veered left across the lanes to try to make it… guess what? he didn’t see my husband, cause he didn’t “look twice save a life” so instead he cost one.
Yes, my husband lost his life due to careless driving… I was widowed at 43 with 4 children and neither our family, nor the driver’s, will ever be the same.
That’s the Cliff Notes version :(.
If you ever want the elongated story or want your teen to hear it, just let Karen know :). PLEASE PLEASE miss an exit now and then just to ensure you don’t ruin your life by taking someone else’s. Please? xoxo

Readers, I hope you have safe and blessed holiday travels. Travel fatigue, getting lost, grumpy kids and over-loaded cars make safety a bit more difficult. Remember that you’re not the only car on the road — and no one else can read your mind! Drive safely this Thanksgiving — and every day.

Thank you for allowing me to share.

 

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  1. Barb W. says

    November 13, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing to let people know how very important this issue is. Wishing everyone a very safe holiday season!

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  2. April - My Bizarre Family says

    November 12, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish more people drove carefully…one of my greatest fears is losing a loved one in a car accident (or being in one myself). I hope everyone has a safe Holiday season…and throughout the rest of the year

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  3. Susan says

    November 12, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I have seen drivers do this often and I always think how insane it is. What an incredible reminder this post is…just awful.

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  4. michelle cantu says

    November 12, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. My father rides a motorcycle and his driving doesn’t worry me but the driving of others. One negligent mistake is all it takes.

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  5. Rosey says

    November 12, 2012 at 10:43 am

    The message you are sharing is a really good one. I’m very sorry to hear about your husband.

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    • Karen says

      November 12, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Rosey, hopefully hearing a real life story will help at least one person remember to slow down, look twice, use a turn signal, and choose the safe option over the self-centered one. Just think, if everyone did that, we’d have a whole holiday of accident free travel. That’s all it takes.

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      • Rosey says

        November 12, 2012 at 10:50 am

        Agreed. Your story will stick w/me, and I’m sure it will stick with others. I’ve come back over to share it.

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        • Karen says

          November 12, 2012 at 10:58 am

          Thanks, Rosey. I really appreciate that. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family.

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