Accident

January 14, 2013 | Filed Under City Streets and Sidewalks, New Yorkers 

This happened in December:

I was on my way to an appointment when I saw a man lying in the street with some people standing around him.

In case you were wondering, I pulled out my cell phone, first, to call for help before I pulled out my camera.

However, I noticed that several people had also pulled out their cell phones to call for help. 

 

The man was knocked out.   He did not move.

The people standing around him made sure that cars didn’t pass by and run over him.

There wasn’t much they could do.   Everyone waited for the police and ambulance to come.

 

Although a car had stopped not far from him, in the middle of the street,

I’m not sure if he’d been hit by a car or not.

 

A few minutes later, a police car showed up. 

As one officer checked the unconscious man,

another spoke to someone who seemed like the driver who may or may not have hit the bike rider. 

Unfortunately, I didn’t hear what was being said.  

 

As the police officer conducted their investigation, the man woke up.

He looked like he would be okay.   So, I continued on my journey. 

Paz

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10 Responses to “Accident”

  1. Elizabeth UNITED STATES
    on January 14th, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Thank goodness he was not seriously hurt!
    At least in NY there areaways people around to offer help!
    Hoping to see you before too very long!

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  2. Sonia A. Mascaro
    on January 15th, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Yes, so good that there are many solidary people around.
    I hope the man is safe and sound.
    Abraços. :)

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  3. Bella NETHERLANDS
    on January 15th, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Paz, it’s photos like this, that show us how human compassion still exists, that give us hope in the world! What a relief that he woke up and that last shot
    shows us that he is quite alert! Happy 2013 to you from Roxy and me! :)

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    • Paz UNITED STATES
      on January 16th, 2013 at 3:40 am

      Hi Bella: Yes, human compassion does exist! I believe he was looking straight at me when I took the photo! Big hug to you and
      Roxy! Wishing you all the best for the New Year!

      Paz xox

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  4. Rose AUSTRALIA
    on January 16th, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Hi Paz,
    Your photos reminded me of the intrepid ‘on-the-spot’ reporter!
    I believe that (generally speaking) we as human beings are ‘programmed’ to assist and help in times of crisis.
    Thank God!!

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  5. Luma Rosa BRAZIL
    on January 17th, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Hi, Paz!
    What a shock, huh?
    After only say that cats have more lives!
    Good thing it was only a faint! Thanks a story!
    Good dregs of the week!

    Reply

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