The Editor,
My 89-year-old mother was stuck in the gridlock of Pinetree Way last week when she was rear-ended by another motorist.
When she got out of her vehicle to inspect it and get information from the gentleman (I use this term lightly), he tried to convince her that there was no damage to her car.
She insisted that he provide his name and paperwork. He again insisted there was no damage to either vehicle and that he didn’t need to give her his paperwork.
My mother stated that she had already taken down his licence plate number and that if he did not provide his name, she was going to call the police. He then said that they could both pull around the corner for him to give his name. She said, “No, you will give it to me now or I will call the police.”
At that point, my sister-in-law happened to drive by and stopped, which added a little to support for my poor mother. The “gentleman” then provided the necessary paperwork, as he should in any type of accident.
It’s a very sad day, indeed, when we try to bully anyone, but shame on that driver for picking on a senior.
I am very proud of my mother for standing up to this person.
Theresa Hendriks, Coquitlam
