Please learn from this

[Josh 12,711]

A coworker of mine was driving down the road with his wife in the passenger seat.  She had her feet up on the dash like a lot of people do.  

 

A car cut in front of them and caused a wreck.  When the airbags deployed, they slammed against her legs, shoving them into her body.  They immediately caused her spine to snap, rendering her paralyzed for the rest of her life.

 

Please don't let anybody put their feet up on the dashboard.  This is a terrible accident and I'd love to share this story to keep it from ever happening again.  Unfortunately I see this all the time and while it seems harmless, it can be a life changer.

 

I didn't know where to put this story but I know it must be told.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,665]

Wow. Impactful story. I will think of this going forward. Very sad.

[ou812dude 3,326]

thanks for sharing this, Josh...my wife loves to do this when we are traveling and I tell her not to for fear of this very thing happening...

 

this is horrifying...I'm so sorry for your co-worker.

[OliviaPope40 6,622]

I feel that this kind of like the bus story we tell young kids. My biggest pet peeve is when people stick their hand or feet out the window. 

[Naturalhoosier 15,436]

Holy smokes that is terrible. Thoughts and prayers for sure.

While the odds are slim that will happen it still makes you think of unnecessary risks that we take.


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