I just read a news article regarding an 84 year old woman who ran her car through an elememtary school cafeteria and killed an 8 year old boy. This story really disturbs me. I feel horrible for the parents. Even though the elderly woman is to blame, I feel that the state should be just as responsible. I'm sure this woman within the past few years renewed her license simply by just doing an eye exam. Never not once does the state take into consideration that the drivers exam she took in 1949 is outdated. Or that her health is not good enough to handle a vehicle. A couple of years back my family had to take my 79 year old grandfathers vehicle away. After 3 accidents (within a month) and sending 4 people to the hospital, one was a baby, the family agreed it was best. It was a fight but had to be done for his own safety. I understand that retesting is costly and bothersome, but if it saves lives. I don't know, I just feel that this accident could/should have been avoided.
2007-01-30
07:28:32
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