So this happened just a few hours ago, and honestly, I’m still processing it. It was around 1 AM, and I was making an emergency run to 7-11 for toilet paper, just minding my own business on an empty road. Suddenly, I see a car flip over right in front of me. It all happened so fast.

I pulled over immediately and realized I was the only one around. My hands were shaking as I called 911, trying to explain where I was and what had happened all at the same time i was running over to the wreckage to check if they were okay. The driver and her boyfriend were inside, both clearly injured once i opened the car door, and both clearly intoxicated. They were screaming in pain, confusion, and fear. I did the only thing I could think of, I sat with them. I did not want to pull them out incase of risk of bleeding out, i made sure they could breathe okay and tried to keep them in place while waiting for medical attention to better assess if they should move. I kept talking, trying to calm them down, even though they were barely coherent.

The worst part was seeing they had a little dog in the back seat. It was whimpering but, miraculously, seemed unharmed. everyone survived. But I couldn’t stop thinking that this driver’s life, her future, is probably ruined now. DUI, possible injury charges, and the mental toll… the guilt of almost killing someone you love… I don’t know what’s going to happen to them, but it hit me hard how one choice can wreck everything.

The police and paramedics eventually arrived, and I left feeling so heavy after about an hour of them taking statements. after I continued to 7-11 to buy my TP

I am a young girl in my 20’s myself.