The Editor,
I am not one to write to the editor, but my recent accident and the help given by so many people deserves note.
I am now one of Richmond's pedestrian struck statistics. On Dec. 20, while walking across No. 1 Road at Williams - totally legally - I was hit by a taxi. I was almost to the centre of the intersection when the taxi made a left turn off Williams to No. 1 Road. It was about 3 p.m. and a clear, sunny day, so I have no idea why the driver did not see me.
This letter is not to complain. What happened is what it is, and I am thankful that it was not any worse. It could have been much, much worse.
I just really want to say thank you to all the people who stopped to help, called the emergency services, stayed with me and convinced me to go with the paramedics to Richmond Hospital. (I just wanted to go home, even though I couldn't really walk).
RFD, EHS and the RCMP were more than kind and it was a very humbling experience to have so many people stop to help and show their concern. The taxi driver also apologized and remained at the scene.
Thank you all.
E. Pedersen Richmond
