To the Distracted Driver Who Caused My Accident

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It has been several days since the incident that could have drastically altered my life. Sitting here with bruises and a few cracked ribs, I reflect on how our encounter, as complete strangers, could have ended differently. The moment was sudden, and a slight change in timing could have resulted in a far more tragic outcome.

I didn’t see you until it was too late. You approached like a speeding bullet, leaving me no opportunity to evade the impending collision. I often tell my children about my “Mommy superpowers,” and in that moment, I desperately wished I could have moved my car out of your path. Yet, I was powerless.

As you sped through that stop sign, time slowed, and my life flashed before me. The impact was jarring, a sound that resonated deeply, almost tangible with its own scent and hue. Suddenly, the world turned orange. I found myself careening off the sidewalk into a yard, narrowly avoiding a house and missing a telephone pole by mere inches. I could have lost my life that day; had circumstances shifted even slightly, it could have been you.

“Why did you run the stop sign?” I screamed, tears streaming down my face. “I’m sorry,” you replied, “I didn’t see it.” In that instant, my anger transformed into empathy. You were also injured, visibly shaken, and young enough to be my son.

“Are you okay?” I managed to ask with a quiver in my voice. “Yes, I think so. Are you?” you responded. “I think so too,” I replied. I had just dropped my daughter off at school, and thankfully, my youngest was at home with her father. I was alone, and for that, I felt grateful.

Turning to look at my car, which rested on the sidewalk, I was overwhelmed. I opened the back door and embraced the empty car seat where my little one would have been seated—the side that took the brunt of the impact. I cried out in relief, knowing she was safe, and for that, I am genuinely thankful.

I don’t know what diverted your attention that day. I can’t say with certainty that you were texting, but it was clear you were preoccupied. There was something beyond driving that occupied your mind on that journey.

To everyone who reads this: You hold a significant responsibility to yourself and everyone else on the road. When you text, speed, or drink and drive, you’re not just endangering yourself; you are impacting the lives of others. Remember, you are surrounded by families, children, spouses, and friends who love you. So, let’s work together to eliminate distracted driving—nothing is worth the risk.

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In summary, the experience of being run off the road by a distracted driver was life-altering yet ultimately a lesson in gratitude. It underscores the importance of staying focused while driving and recognizing the potential consequences of our actions on the road.