It’s easy to feel overwhelmed if you witnessed a car accident where a victim was fatally injured. Shock and sadness may hit you. This dismal sight may tug at those heartstrings.
While your first instinct may be to help those involved, it’s also a good idea to make your mental health a priority. Witnessing a car accident can be stressful. Witnessing an accident where someone was killed can be traumatic. Consider taking the following actions after such an event.
• Offer contact information to the person traveling with the victim.
• Provide a witness statement to first responders.
• Speak with a counselor, therapist, or spiritual leader about the accident.