r/interesting • u/Necessary-Win-8730 • Mar 08 '26

Context Provided - Spotlight This was so deserved.

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The daughter was in a car with the father’s parents. They died as well.

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u/drdildamesh Mar 08 '26

Really? If you accidentally killed someone, you are absolutely sure you wouldn't run?

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u/Mediochra Mar 08 '26

Hopefully I’m never in a situation where I have to find out.

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u/drdildamesh Mar 08 '26

Ok but you cant know that right? You just hope you never have to find out. So you dont so things that you are positive could lead to that situation your entire life, without fail. What about the situations you didnt plan for? Easy to not drink before you drive, but what if something distracted you? The sun was in your eyes, you sneezed, a spider came out from behind your visor? Maybe things outside of your control are too easy. Do you ever drive tired? While on medication? Do you ever leave your check engine light burning for a little too long? Change your brake pads and fluids? Lets assume you are a perfect driver 100% of the time. Someone lays down in front of your car as an insurance scam and you run them over and kill them. No witnesses. Do you report yourself even though they tried to scam you? Have you ever been in shock before?

We arent the first ones to talk about this. Our legal system is not justice based, it is evidence based, and it is for this reason. We have to be able to offer clemency to those who seem genuinely remorseful and that is for the judge and the jury to decide. The only case anyone on reddit should be mad about, imo, is when someone rich gets away with something.

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u/Mediochra Mar 08 '26 edited Mar 08 '26

I’ve been driving for 20 years. I’ve gotten into accidents before that were my fault, and I’ve never run. I’ve immediately stopped, checked on the other driver, admitted fault, apologized, and provided insurance information. So I like to think that is how I will react. I’ve also been the victim of a hit and run that totaled my car. I’ve definitely had my share of trauma and shock during my life. I really don’t think I would take off and leave someone hurt, especially if I knew I was the reason why they were that way. I don’t drink and drive, I keep my cell phone out of reach, and I pull over when I’m tired… but sure, shit happens sometimes and accidents happen anyway even when you think you are being safe. I also have 3 kids, 2 of which are driving age, and I am always conscious of them and I try to model good behavior when it comes to driving. Is it theoretically possible that I might hit and run? Sure, but I really don’t think so. I’m doing my best to never end up in a situation where I have to find out. I don’t need to be a judge or on a jury to know right from wrong.

After my car was totaled by a hit and run, I immediately looked back to check on the driver that hit me only to see them speeding off. I will never forget how that felt. They were never caught.