A reality check

So today was a very traumatic day for me. I was leaving school and as I crossed the side street I saw a lady who was lying in the road. She had been hit by a car and the paramedic had just arrived. I can't even begin to describe how sad and gut wrenching it was. I cross that street everyday (it does not have a walk signal) and there are many days I don't even think to look to see if cars are coming. The streets are different here. Some are really small and would make you think that they are alleys that aren't used when in fact they are very busy roads. And because buildings are built right up to the street they block the few of traffic. Anyway it was definitely a reality check. Ask for safety on behalf of those working overseas.