So in the early hours of Saturday morning....a couple of protest people made their way to the freeway in Seattle and tried to block traffic. An oncoming car didn't see much (people in black, no reflective vests, no cones, etc)....so these two ladies were 'hit'.
I've watched the video at least twenty times. I would guess the speed at near 45 mph. Based on the view, I'd say that the driver had 3 seconds at best of reaction, trying to assess 'what the hell' this was in the road, and the two women were just naive to the situation they'd stepped into.
The 24-year old woman from Seattle? She's in severe shape, and walking-wise, if she does make it....I'd be guessing physical rehab for most of the next year. The second gal? A 32-year old woman from Bellingham. Her condition? Less severe, but I'd be guessing a broke leg somewhere in the situation. Both went into the air (maybe six to eight feet).
What bothers me here....the level of stupidity. You walk out on a freeway area....in the dark....in dark clothing....no vests or flares, and just think people will respect your protest thing.
The parents of both women? I'm guessing the mayor or police haven't called yet, and things will just sit there in a slow movement.
The DA or city idiots trying to charge the driver? On what? It's simply juvenile bad behavior to stand in the middle of a freeway, and think people respect you or your protest, and can react to such a thing.
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