I didn’t write anything about this ‘cuz Nick did, but this story has spun into a much bigger one. Coming back from Knoxville a couple of weeks ago, we got stuck in a nasty traffic jam that lasted 2 hours. It was near Cassville-White Rd exit on I-75, about an hour north of Atlanta.
Here is the best shot we got of the accident clean up – it was dark by the time we filed past it:
But the story doesn’t end there.
No, the truck driver’s sister found Nick’s post and commented to him about it at his blog. Her name is Bobbie. She has never given us her brother’s name or any personal info, however, she did relay the horrible events that led to that accident that has rendered her brother paralyzed with crushed arms and hands and left his girlfriend dead. Bobbie lives in Mississippi, so I assume that her brother does, too.
I emailed her back with every scrap of info I was told by the truckers who were relaying info back (not much, sadly) and told her that we suspected the accident was caused by a passenger car, since accidents usually are caused by idiot drivers who have better things to do than pay attention while driving 90mph.
If anyone out there was on I-75 north of Atlanta near Cassville-White Rd exit around 5pm on July 16th and saw ANYTHING, please comment here and I’ll put you in contact with Bobbie. She is devastated by the near loss of her only brother and the years of recovery ahead of him. She is looking for any information available about the accident.
The moral to this story is:
Pay attention to trucks. They can’t stop, they can’t dodge in and out of traffic. They can’t get out of YOUR way, asshole, so put down the cell phone and GIVE THEM ROOM.
Not every trucker on the planet will be as caring as this guy. Frankly, I wish he’d smashed the cars and saved himself. From what I gather the people in the cars didn’t even STOP. May they get all that they deserve.
This is so nice of you guys to reach out like this to help me and my family. I wish there were more people like you. I can only pray that someone who saw this will contact you. I like your moral. It is a good one. I tried contacting the newspaper that would have covered this story and they told me that they never sent anyone to cover it so I ask them could they do a story now and maybe we could get people to come forward and state what they saw but they will not contact me back now. the newpaper was the cartersville times. I also called news 2 in atlanta and they told me that they cover some many accidents that theres no way they can recall a wreck that happened a few weeks ago. so neither one of them even tried to help me.
Bobbie
They didn’t even STOP after they caused him to have the accident? Guess they were just far too fucking busy trying to make it to the stores to act like human beings. Please convey my sympathies and well wishes to Bobbie. Is there any legal recourse in this if they were to find the bastards who did this?
Heather,
I am not sure. They would have to tell their side of the story and see what happens. My family just wants closure.
Bobbie
Just to say that my heart goes out to Robert and his family for such a tragic accident. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Jennifer and Tabitha Croft (Lassiter)
Thank you Jennifer and Tabitha for your warm comments. Is this the same Jennifer that was married to a Buddy Lassiter?
Hello Bobbie, Yes It is me. I heard of this accident and my heart went out for each and every one of you. Tabitha called me and told me that Robert had been in a terrible wreck. She was very upset. Robert a couple years back came and stayed with me when i was living in Lake City, Fl. This family has suffered so much loss . If there is anything i can do for you or the family PLEASE feel free to contact me.
Jennifer
Hey Jen.
if you want to reach me you can e-mail me at michaelbobbie@bellsouth.net I will send you photo’s of Robert and the wreck.
Bobbie
Hello,
I just wanted to give you some more updated information of Robert. He is out of the hospital and he is doing as good as any one can in his condition. He had to have a pump placed in him for his spams. they are a horror to see. He is now going to out patient treatment about 3 times a week. He is living !! the best he can. I also want to say how helpful you and your husband was and still is to our family. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Thanks
Bobbie