So, I'm at the school and get a call from Leon saying he was in a "massive accident." My first reaction was, "Are you joking?" He did not sound upset or anything and frankly, I just didn't know if he was serious. He had to hold the phone out for the paramedics to confirm that he was telling the truth.
It was in the middle of the work day and he was heading to the other office. Apparently, he did not see the red light, ran right through it and T-boned another car. Leon says he remembers seeing the green light and the next thing he knows he's slammed into the side of a car, airbags have gone off, the interior is filling with "smoke", he can't breathe, slides out of the car onto the road, tries to get up but can't, several people rush over and keep him from getting up, and then the ambulance shows up. He spent a lot of time being checked out in the ambulance so didn't see the aftermath of the accident. But, a coworker who came to pick him up said it was pretty bad - 4 cars in all, but from what he could tell, no one was seriously hurt. All witnesses say Leon ran the red light, which still boggles Leon. The only thing he can think of is that he was looking at the green light a block ahead.
Other than being quite sore, a gnarly bruise on his chest from the seat belt, and a sore wrist from hitting and breaking off the turn signal handle, he's doing alright. But, the car is another story - it's most likely totaled. He was spun around and got hit from behind, as well - so there's damage all around. His poor little car is a goner but we are grateful that everyone is fine.
I've always felt sorry for people who get in accidents right before the holidays, and now we are one of them. I feel horrible for the other 3 people involved, too. Merry Christmas, everyone! I wish I knew who you were and I'd send you a fruit basket, or something.
