We are so used to seeing those two words Traffic Accident. But many times the incident cannot be described as an accident. Trees falling in the roadway striking a car; that's an accident. Deer enters the roadway causing a car to loose control; that's an accident. But the Modesto Bee calls it an accident.
The solo vehicle accident claimed the lives of two of the Terras' adopted children, David, 20, and Sara, 23. Sara Terra's 3-year-old identical twin boys, Jason and Jessie Woodson, were critically injured. One later died.Here are some reasons it doesn't warrant the term "traffic accident"
- The car was travelling at a high rate of speed.
- The car was seen to be weaving in and out of traffic.
- The 3 year old twins were not placed in car seats.
- The twins were not restrained in any manner.
- The driver was driving on a suspended license.
- The driver was described as smelling of alcohol (toxicology tests pending).
- The driver was driving on one the most dangerous days of the year (Memorial Day Holiday).
- The driver was driving at one of the most dangerous times of the day (or night).
With all of these risks; most of which were obvious to the mother, why did Sara Marie Terra allow her and her family to be driven in such a risky situation. Three lives lost with one twin unlikely to make it of of life support; this shouldn't have happened.
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