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Ditto
Agreed.
Can I just say, that years ago in Kilburn High Road, an articulated lorry driver ran over an old lady, who crossed in the street, instead of at the pedestrian crossing (not even 30 yards away). The old lady was in a bad way, and the lorry's wheels had removed her leg from knee down. I was first on the scene, and provided first aid, while talking to Emergency Services on the mobile.
After the medics and police turned up, I went to see the driver. He hadn't moved. He was in total shock, as white as a sheet, and couldn't even move his legs. His only words were, "I've just driven all the way back from Norway, and I was almost home." I got him a cup of tea with 6 sugars.
Police deduced his speed to be less than 20 mph.
That driver took it very badly. He was nearly in tears. The lady survived, even though she was already in her 70s-80s.
Julie, thank you very much for posting, and I hope your partner will be okay.