What to Do When You Witness an Accident
Hopefully you’ll never have to witness a car crash, but if you do, there are plenty of things you can do to help the people involved. Keep these directions in mind in case you witness and accident and you could save a life.
Of course, you shouldn’t stop and help at every accident, but if you see a major accident that looks like it would involve serious injury, it’s a good idea to pull over so you can assess the situation. But you’re not Superman, so keep yourself safe; go slow, turn on your hazards, and leave plenty of room for the emergency vehicles.
Check on the drivers in the cars to see what their condition is and how badly they’re hurt. Then it’s time to call 911 and give them a clear description of what’s happening. Then it’s mostly a waiting game. You don’t want to move the victims unless the car is about to explode. If you’re a qualified medical professional, though, do what you can to help the injured.
Give your police report when the time comes, and then go home and relax. You’ve had a long day.
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