I feel the urgent need to write this as in all my 30 years of living in Cayman and running on the roads, I have NEVER come so close to death or serious injury as I did tonight.
What is wrong with drivers on Cayman roads? Bad enough having to drive on the roads with bad drivers, but to deliberately move your vehicles closer to people on the side of the road as you pass by is just damned stupid, dangerous, careless and [shows a] total lack of consideration for others.
We have no sidewalks so people have no choice but to walk or run on the side of the road. Some drivers will move away from me to give a little space as they pass (and I always give them a thumbs up) but not this driver.
This evening I saw my life flash in front of me and have been badly shaken up by what happened as I ran along South Church Street going towards town. I am always watching the traffic as I run on the roads, as you just never know what could happen. As I was running, a vehicle just missed hitting me by a mere 3-4 inches. I saw the mirror of the vehicle just inches away from my left arm as it passed. No joke. I thought my time had come.
I turned around to scream and wave my arms around in pure anger and shock, and saw the vehicle drive along like nothing had happened. This driver was definitely aware of how close she was to me and this appeared to be a deliberate attempt to run me off the road for whatever reason. Maybe she had a bad day? Maybe she was busy texting? Maybe she just has no clue how to use the roads properly? Whatever the reason, the actions of this driver were totally unacceptable.
Fortunately, as I turned around I had the wherewithal to catch the licence plate number and I have a good idea what make of vehicle it was.
Why can’t we go out for a jog or a cycle without fear of being run off the road or knocked over? What is so bad about giving that little space needed for everyone to be safe and enjoy the roads?
If you are that idiot who almost killed me this evening, I have your vehicle number and type.
Please, please give pedestrians, runners, cyclists etc space on the roads. If you hit one of us, think of the consequences for that individual, and yourself and your family. Total devastation.
Please give way.
Delia Poole
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