A classic Plymouth involved in a rear-end collision in Saskatchewan, caused by the 69-year-old drivers collapse.Wayne Duquesne / CBC Saskatoon Is this a perfect example of when you should suspend your Judgy Pants? A Saskatchewan couple were on their way to a family dinner when they were suddenly rear-ended by a mid-’60s Plymouth. Contrary to most first reactions, driver Wayne Duquesne realized the driver who had struck his vehicle had slumped over, in the throes of a medical emergency. Duquesne jumped into action, telling his wife to call 911. A former lifeguard, he removed the 69-year-old man from his vehicle and began performing CPR. A woman witnessing the event ran to a nearby gym, and the owner also sprang into action with aspirin and a defibrillator. Between them, the two men kept the older man alive until emergency services arrived. We usually pivot to anger, especially when we’re surprised by something like a collision. Full marks to Duquesne for instead doing what we all should do: make sure everybody is okay, and assess property damage second. But that doesn’t mean we can’t look for takeaways from this event. Take Our
Origin: Put on Your Judgy-Pants: Unexpected reaction to being rear-ended