I need to apologize to one driver and thank another driver. I was merging onto the Expressway on May 15th, going east from Howard Ave around 3pm.
I checked my mirrors and over my shouler before merging into the lane, but as I started to merge, I saw a white SUV next to me and so I quickly turned my wheel to avoid colliding. I, first of all, would like to apologize to that driver! I have never had something like that happen with me before, although I am young and still have lots to learn.
I still am trying to figure out how I did not see the SUV when I checked. I sincerely apologize to you for that.
When I turned my wheel, since I was going so fast, my car started to skid and I struggled to regain control. Once I did, I successfully merged and continued on, mostly in shock.
I was shaking very badly, crying, and hyperventilating, but still continued on driving.
I want to thank the man in the red car who pulled up in the lane next to me and slowed down to ask me if I was okay.
I know it was my fault and my mistake would make many people angry and say that I deserved what happened to me, but you stopping to make sure I was okay made me feel less scared and alone and I greatly appreciate your small gesture. Little things can go a long way.