Tragedy...

Today my husband took me to lunch. We had a great time and laughed a lot like we usually do. He dropped me off at my job at around 1:30.

At approximately 1:40 a man on a motorcycle hit a car right in front of the parking lot at work and he died instantly. I went out to see what happened and the man already had a sheet over him and the police were sending the ambulance away. They were awaiting the coroner. He broadsided a car and totalled his bike as well as the car. I feel so sorry for the woman he hit and for his family. I really wish people who rode bikes also understood that there is nothing between them and the road. There is no reason to be travelling fast in the center of town, none whatsoever...

My husband used to race bikes in a controlled environment on a track surrounded with medical professionals. I almost lost him during one of those races. He was airlifted to the trauma center in Jacksonville, Fl. He still has side effects of that day that will stay with him for the rest of his life. But he is alive and wonderful and with me and the kids. I can't ask for more than that. He has not ridden on a bike or gone to a race since. Only because of the love and respect he has for me. When I saw the accident today I was flooded with emotion. I had flashbacks to the day I almost lost him. I thank God every day that my hubby is still in one piece and here to share my life with me. I am glad he left 10 minutes earlier than the accident. I am glad he didn't witness it. I am glad it wasn't him. I am so sorry for this man's family. This whole tragedy could have been avoided.

Please everyone take a minute to love your loved ones. They could be gone in the blink of an eye.

This is a picture taken at the scene...

This is the article...
From Savannah-Chatham Metro Police:
Today at around 1:40 PM, in the 7300 block of Hodgson Memorial drive, a man was killed when a car turned in front of him.
Traffic Investigators have determined that a 26 year old man was traveling north on Hodgson Memorial drive when a Ford Escort, traveling south, attempted to turn into the Woods apartments at 7364 Hodgson Memorial drive. The vehicle turned into the path of the motorcycle causing him to collide with the right side of the car.
The driver of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the man driving the motorcycle has not been released at this time and charges are pending.