She was pronounced dead at the hospital. The ambulance couldn t get her there in time. Traffic heavy traffic and inattentive drivers.
People just didn t get out of the way.
We ve been so de-sensitized to the noises around us when we re driving that we don t see flashing lights or hear sirens on emergency vehicles. All too frequently, our focus is inside our vehicle, not outside. Those lights and sirens have to compete with kids in the back seat, radios blaring, conversations with passengers, and conversations on cell phones. They re not paying attention to anything period. Knowing what s going on around you is important .