Came upon an accident

You did a noble thing, helping out. Some choose to continue on. Hasn't happened to me yet, but as a former EMT I am all too familiar with the scenario. Good on you for lending aid.

 

Bless your heart for helping out Cottonmouth.

 

It shouldn't have an impact on the trucking world at all, but it probably will. Only because it involved a celebrity of some kind and you know how the media makes it a huge deal, in that regard. Then all the drama starts and how horrible we truck drivers are. I mean how on earth can we drive around tired? That's the public perception when this sort of thing happens.

We have one standout incident and it's tragic that someone has to lose his life. Do we really know all the facts about this and was the driver awake for 24 hrs prior to the accident.
The public have no clue about what we do as truckers, so unless they understand they should go about their business and take care of their own lives. Move on!!

We've got enough problems to deal with, having the rein in the antics of Ferro and her cronies.
This is one more piece of ammunition that she wants to beat over our heads with and add more rules, regulations as if we aren't controlled enough.
If 10 hrs of rest isn't enough, then what is?? For crying out loud.
I just wish we could have a sensible, professional person in charge of the FMCSA who fully understands the business
Inside out and has a solid background in the vicissitudes of life in trucking.
OOIDA is giving it a shot at getting rid of this chick but easier said than done.
And even if she goes, do we really think we will get anyone better.......out of the frying pan into the fire.
It's a scary thought and I'm sure many of us just wonder what's next on this obsessed woman's mind.

 

We do what we can in situations like these. You have to ensure tho, that you are not placing your own vehicle in a position that another accident could happen.
You did well, i am sure the other driver appreciates it.

 

You're on the wrong thread but I know where u meant to post this.

 

Yes I'm sooooo sorry I put this in the wrong thread. Yikes. Thx pattyj

 

Where..was the accident?

 

I have stopped at so many, it is hard to remember them all. One was a fatal rollover I saw walking back to the truck in a rest area. Everyone was calling 911. Took control of the scene and called 911 advising all were deceased as a paramedic and to slow everyone down.

Filled out the paper work as a witness with the paramedic license and phone number for them. Officer said I might hear from the coroner.