911 operator: 911, what is your emergency?
Me: Um, I just witnessed a car accident. On Forest Lane near Garland High School.
911 operator: Were you in the accident, ma'am?
Me: Er, no. I just saw this one car change lanes into this other car. Do I need to go back? I left the scene.
911 operator: No ma'am. It would be helpful if you could tell me what happened though.
Me: Well, the tan car swerved into the black SUV. You're sure I don't have to go back or something? I don't really want to - I'm running late.
911 operator: No, really, you're fine. Just give me your name and telephone number so the insurance companies can contact you if necessary.
Me: Okay. Here they are. And really, I'm not going to get a ticket or something?
911 operator: You're sure you weren't actually IN the accident?
Me: Oh yes, I just saw the whole thing.
911 operator: You're fine. Really. Thanks for calling.
Me: Right. Uh, yeah. No problem.
2 comments:
You only have to go back if you are a medical provider...you are safe! = )
That is so weird; I witnessed a traffic accident last week. A worker truck ran into a motorcycle... but it wasn't the truck's fault and since he was driving a company vehicle I didn't want him to get fired or something so I stayed and gave a statement when the police came, even though it made me late for work. Similarly we are good citizens. :)
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