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Feeling surprisingly unscathed despite how badly his vehicle was damaged, I tried to walk away, believing a run was still on the table, albeit somewhat foolishly. It wasn’t until I paused, only to feel the pain creeping in, that I realized I couldn’t continue. The other driver, who witnessed the accident, offered to take me back home, and as I arrived, everything began to unravel.
Realization and Recovery
Upon entering my house, I noticed blood. As the shock wore off, I understood just how severe the situation was: my left elbow was a mess, my left leg was marked with tire tracks, and I had bruises starting to appear all over my body. At that moment, the reality of the accident hit home; I was far from fine.