I have had almost an entire week off from school because of the Holiday weekend. It was a wonderful break and I really enjoyed my time off. However, this made it very hard to find the motivation to go to class tonight.
On my way to class I had to make an emergency call to 911. As I was entering the ramp to merge onto the highway, I heard a loud BOOM!. I looked and saw a cloud of smoke. I'm pretty sure I was 1 second away from witnessing an accident with a semi-truck and at least one car. I really couldn't make out the mess. I didn't see it actually happen and there was no place that I felt safe to pull over. I kept driving, but immediately dialed 911. I think I was the first to report because they didn't seem to know anything about it yet. Luckily I knew enough information so they could get the emergency crew out right away.
If I had been in the same situation one year ago I don't think I would have been able to make that call to 911 with the proper information needed. Being new to the area and not knowing where anything is can really complicate things. I sometimes forget how important it is that we pay attention to our surroundings. Even if I don't know where I am on a highway, I should at least be able to spot and pay attention to the mile markers. I think I learned a lesson tonight and now realize how important it is to be aware of my exact location at all times.
I hope and pray that all the people involved in this accident were not injured and are safe at home with their families tonight.
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