I am always fascinated by most people's utter surprise when cars going at 70mph, 2 feet apart, suddenly crash into each other or a pedestrian who gets clipped for being too nonchalant on a busy road. The reaction is usually a gasp if you happen to be a few cars away or sympathy if you pass while the ambulance is loading up the injured. The adrenaline starts pumping if you think you recognize the car or truck or person involved because it might be some one you know and your natural instinct is to get out and help. This happened a few days ago on a smaller scale where some one, jumped out of the way of a passing car, fell and broke their leg. A fairly large group of people gathered round and began discussing what should be done, fortunately the guy who broke his leg was conscious and could make his wishes known. What surprised me most was the varying advice that was given, who to call, how quickly some one took control of the situation and how some people could not look. The traffic began to gather, as gawkers began to stare out of their cars, as if they were in the slow motion part of the movie, slowing to maximize their view time in front of the unfortunate gentleman. In doing this, you might be surprised to know that this actually prolongs the arrival of the medics and increases the agony for the unfortunates. Also when you are laying on the ground, it is really not much fun to be surrounded by strangers, it gets a little claustrophobic apparently, I know you have to look, as do I, but please move along a little quicker, it will cut down on the agony.
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