Friday 12 February 2010

So, so sad

Sorry to post a sad blog, but I just had to write about this. I was heartbroken when I heard on the news on Thursday I think it was, of the tragic accident in which an 89 year old driver lost control of his car and mounted the pavement hitting a young mother who was pushing her 18 month old son in his pram. Here is a link to the story



Tonight (Friday 12th Feb) I heard on the news that the Mother of the toddler sadly died of her injuries at 8.10pm on Friday (12th Feb) night. I went cold when I heard this story, I really felt for the families of the Mother, the baby and the elderly man. Such a tragic accident. It has also since been said that the elderly driver could've collapsed at the wheel, possibly suffered a heart attack whilst driving.

I know it's probably a difficult question to answer but should a person of 89 years of age really be driving? What are your thoughts?

2 comments:

  1. Sorry folks, just realised that the link hasn't worked here it is again, hopefully:

    http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/hyndburn/accrington/5000434./

    I'm still getting used to using this blog so please bear with me. I don't know how to edit a blog once I've published it as I can't find an edit facility once it's been posted :-X

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  2. I personally don't think people of such an age should be driving. Some people may jump on the PC bandwagon shouting 'discrimination' but the fact is your health deteriorates with age and accidents like the one above can happen.
    Endangering lives versus trying to keep hold of independance.... I know which I consider more important!
    I don't understand why people of this age would ned to drive anyway as they get free 'public' transport.

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