My delectable and peaceful 40 minute morning drive was painfully pinched by a 10’ X 6’ banner hanging on a short pedestrian bridge. The following words were inscribed in the sign:
“Thank you to the Ladera Ranch community for the love, support, and prayers for our loss of Kyle, Emma, and Katie,”
At the bottom of the sign, 2 pink bows and 1 blue bow were printed.
The banner puzzled and saddened me. I could not hold back tears.
Who are Kyle, Emma and Katie?
What happened?
I arrived at my customer house and asked him about the banner.
“Those children were killed when a semi-tractor trailer rear-ended the minivan the parents were driving, heading of the Oso exit”
They were 5, 4, and 2 year old.
I am posting the picture of the accident after researching the accident on the net.
I have three children as well. I am heartbroken and I will hold them a little longer tonight when I get my welcome home hugs.
I am more than ever resolute to share what I know about driving with others.
For start, here are the three pillars of Defensive Driving:
1. Never compromise your space cushion. Divide your speed by 10 and the number obtained would be the numbers of car length needed in front of your car. If you are driving at 50 mph, leave at least 5 car length in between your car and the car ahead
2. Always leave yourself a way out. Try to avoid staying side by side with a car if possible.
3. Always be aware of your driving environment. Check your mirrors actively. Practice constant visual search to observe potential dangers
Please hug your children tightly tonight
“Thank you to the Ladera Ranch community for the love, support, and prayers for our loss of Kyle, Emma, and Katie,”
At the bottom of the sign, 2 pink bows and 1 blue bow were printed.
The banner puzzled and saddened me. I could not hold back tears.
Who are Kyle, Emma and Katie?
What happened?
I arrived at my customer house and asked him about the banner.
“Those children were killed when a semi-tractor trailer rear-ended the minivan the parents were driving, heading of the Oso exit”
They were 5, 4, and 2 year old.
I am posting the picture of the accident after researching the accident on the net.
I have three children as well. I am heartbroken and I will hold them a little longer tonight when I get my welcome home hugs.
I am more than ever resolute to share what I know about driving with others.
For start, here are the three pillars of Defensive Driving:
1. Never compromise your space cushion. Divide your speed by 10 and the number obtained would be the numbers of car length needed in front of your car. If you are driving at 50 mph, leave at least 5 car length in between your car and the car ahead
2. Always leave yourself a way out. Try to avoid staying side by side with a car if possible.
3. Always be aware of your driving environment. Check your mirrors actively. Practice constant visual search to observe potential dangers
Please hug your children tightly tonight
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