Preface:
In the golden autumn of October, the joy of harvest is everywhere, but in the past two days, Sichuan Chengya Expressway has staged a shocking scene.
An electric four-wheeled vehicle known as "Old Man Le" is like a "lonely brave" that runs against the entire high-speed driving direction. This frightened the other people driving on the road, and even if they tried to control the vehicle to slow down, tragedy still happened.
This "old man's music", which was supposed to bring joy to people, was shattered on this day.
"Old man music" reverses the high-speed
On October 12, it was raining and the Chengya Expressway was shrouded in a layer of mist and mist. Such weather should have made people vigilant and cautious driving, but fate has woven a heartbreaking story on this day.
At about 9 o'clock in the morning, the staff of the Pujiangdong toll station suddenly noticed an abnormal situation. A red electric four-wheeler, commonly known as "Old Man Le", is forcibly punching the card. These vehicles are not supposed to be on the highway, they are slow, flimsy, and completely unsuitable for high-speed driving.
The staff immediately realized the danger and tried to stop the car, but the stubborn old man seemed to not hear their shouts and drove straight into the highway.
The toll booth staff only had time to take a few photos before reporting the danger. Their hearts were filled with unease, but they never thought that this was only the beginning of a tragedy.
This "old man's music" broke into the world of highways. In this rainy and misty world, its small figure seems so out of place. The cars whizzing by on the highway are in sharp contrast to the slow-moving car.
Every second is like dancing on the tip of a knife, and danger can happen at any time.
However, the 76-year-old doesn't seem to realize how much risk he is taking. Perhaps in his mind, this was just an ordinary trip. Maybe he just wants to experience what it's like to get on the highway, or maybe he wants to take a shortcut to somewhere. In any case, when this decision was made, fate was already sealed.
On October 13, tragedy inevitably struck.
This red "old man's music" performed a heart-pounding drama on the highway, only to see him rush over like a red lightning bolt. It drove in the opposite direction in the overtaking lane, brushing shoulders with speeding motor vehicles. Other car owners who saw it were shocked and hurriedly avoided it, so you can imagine what a chaotic scene this should be.
The accident happened, and the ending was embarrassing
But the situation was too urgent, coupled with the slippery road in the rain, even if these car owners had made the best choice, but due to the inertia on the highway, the tragedy still happened. There was a loud bang, accompanied by a screeching sound of brakes, and the two cars collided. Just hear a loud "bang", and red lightning crashed into one of the cars.
The already fragile body of the car was shattered in an instant under such a huge impact, and even the parts were scattered and splashed out. The scene of the accident is horrific and, heartbreakingly, the loss of a precious life. The stubborn old man left this world forever.
According to the traffic police corps of the Sichuan Provincial Public Security Department, the vehicle involved in the accident was the electric four-wheeled vehicle, and the driver was a 76-year-old man. Why did this old man, who was supposed to be teasing his grandson at home, drive such an uncompliant vehicle and risk his life to break into the highway? This question is like a blunt knife that cuts out everyone's heart.
After the accident, a heated discussion was set off on the Internet. Some people question the loopholes in the management of expressways, some people sympathize with the plight of the elderly, and more people think: Does our society give enough care and convenience to the elderly?
Provoking
Uncle Li is a retired teacher who is 78 years old this year. When he saw the news, he couldn't help but sigh. "I can understand the old man's feelings," he said, "for people of our age, we have limited legs and feet, but we don't want to be a burden to our children. For us, 'Old Man Joy' is a kind of independence and freedom. Uncle Li's words expressed the voices of many elderly people, and also revealed the deeper social problems behind the accident.
With the development of society, the medical level of our country has gradually improved, and the living conditions have also made a qualitative leap, and people live longer and healthier than in the past.
However, this rosy reality is not without its worries, and new challenges are emerging.
According to the statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, by the end of 21, the number of elderly people aged 60 and above in our country has reached a staggering 267 million, accounting for 18.9% of the total population. Behind this staggering number are 267 million lives, and 267 million souls who are looking forward to living independently.
An expert said: "The popularity of 'Old Man Music' is precisely because it fills the gap between public transportation and private cars. But the problem is that this kind of vehicle is neither a motor vehicle nor does it fully meet the criteria for a non-motor vehicle and is in a gray area. He stressed that solving this problem requires a multifaceted effort, including improving relevant regulations, improving public transportation systems, and developing specialized means of transportation suitable for the elderly.
However, it's not enough to focus solely on transportation. Sociologist Dr. Zhang believes that this accident reflects the lack of care for the elderly in society as a whole. "We need to build a more inclusive and friendly social environment," she said, "which includes not only the improvement of physical facilities, but more importantly, the optimization of the soft environment, such as cultivating respect and understanding for the elderly in the whole society." "
In the face of such a human tragedy, the relevant departments and the government said that they would strengthen vehicle inspections, as well as intensify the crackdown on illegally modified vehicles, and also strengthen safety education from all walks of life.
However, it is not enough to rely on management and punishment alone. We also need to put ourselves in the shoes of older people. Perhaps, we should ask ourselves: if it were our parents, how would we like them to get around?
Caring for society
This problem is not only something we can think of, but some cities have already taken measures.
In order to facilitate the elderly to go out, some cities have equipped them with special buses, whether it is in terms of speed or comfort, they are intimate enough; There are also cities that are more absolute, they take into account the details of the elderly with children, in order to make their lives more convenient, specially opened the sharing service of tricycles, which does not matter whether it is to watch the spring scenery or buy vegetables and shopping, it is convenient can not be more convenient.
Borrowing methods
In addition, the practices of some other countries are also worth learning from. Take our neighbor Japan as an example, the government of their country encourages companies to develop some small electric vehicles suitable for the elderly, and has formulated a series of management regulations for them to ensure safety.
These special cars for the elderly are not only moderately fast, but also very easy to operate, which can be said to have no learning difficulty, which not only facilitates the travel of the elderly, but also does not increase the danger to social traffic.
Some cities in the Netherlands have responded by introducing a series of "age-friendly" road designs, including wider sidewalks, longer traffic light crossing times, and more rest seats. These detailed improvements have greatly improved the safety and comfort of the elderly.
Epilogue:
Coming back to this tragedy, we can't help but ask: if there was a better option, would the 76-year-old man take the risk of driving the "Old Man Le" on the highway? If the community had more convenient transportation, wouldn't he have to take the risk? Could this tragedy have been avoided if our society had been more inclusive and friendly to the elderly?
There seems to be no fixed answer to these questions, but in fact, each of us needs to think deeply. Because one day, we will all enter old age. What we do for others today is what we do for ourselves in the future.
In this sad story, we see not only a traffic accident, but also a mirror that reflects social problems. It reminds us not to forget to pay attention to the needs of every group while pursuing economic development, especially those that may be overlooked.
Let's work together to create a more inclusive and welcoming society. A society that respects life and cares for the elderly. Let every elderly person travel safely and freely, and let "old man music" truly become a tool to bring happiness to the elderly, rather than synonymous with tragedy.
The source comes from Jimu News: "Old Man Le" forcibly rushed to the highway and went in the wrong direction, and the toll station stopped it but it was ineffective