this has been on my mind all night and not to change the slant on things, but here is something for all of us to think about: it does not give details in the article Jamie posted... but if it was at 11:00 at night, it was dark... and apparently they were in a blind spot, she said the worst in her town. did they have flashers? emergency flares set up a distance from their vehicle? it doesn't change the fact that the young woman was driving too fast but brings to mind a couple of things we should all think of if we have a similar roadside emergency... to have the proper equipment in our vehicles and use it... and to make sure you are safely pulled off the road if at all possible. i'm sure, having 2 teen-aged stepsons, that the boys never even considered their danger, they were probably just annoyed at the flat and trying to get it changed asap and get on home... so often young people do not realize their vulnerability, and think "it could happen, but not to ME"
again not trying to shift any blame or anything, just could not get this off my mind all night.
continued prayers for your friend, and for the boys and their families... and for you, Jamie, to have the right words (or even just hugs) for your friend...