A deadly vehicle collision this week underscores the danger motorists face when their cars break down and must be steered to the side of the road. Even though drivers are supposed to be cognizant of vehicles in the emergency lane, many tend to drift toward cars along the roadside, rather than clearly avoiding them.
The car accident near Lake Charles also raises questions about the competency of older drivers, an issue that has long been debated throughout the nation's jurisdictions. The suspect in the case is a 91-year-old driver who struck a pedestrian during the late evening hours, when the road was dark and visibility was likely poor.
