S3 Ep5: James - "I Just Remember Thinking, 'I’m Dead'"

About this episode

James shares his harrowing experience of being hit by a truck while helping a stranded car and his long recovery journey.

James stopped to help a stranded car on an icy overpass. While on the phone with 911, trying to get help, a truck slipped on the ice and hit James, throwing him over the side of the bridge. His rehab and recovery journey spanned years, with some permanent injuries. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: Caitlin

Guest: James

Topics covered

• accident
• rehabilitation
• recovery
• personal journey
• trauma
• true crime

Keywords

• accident
• rehab
• recovery
• true crime
• injuries
• bridge
• 911

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lived to Tell, 911, Caitlin

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