“My focus is on the driver,” one Facebook user wrote in reaction to the CHP’s post. “That’s the hardest moment when they realize they’re already driving. “
Fatal crash rates tend to increase considerably past age 70 and peak among drivers 85 and older, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety data shared by AARP states.
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The unidentified driver ended up on top of a giant mound of dirt at the site of a structure. (California Highway Patrol – Fresno Facebook)
The nonprofit suggests that a family member’s doctor talk to them about the “sensitive topic” of driving as they age, as well as the characteristics if they prevent driving.
“Use online grocery delivery services, find a friend or family member to step in and drive, or contact a religious leader to find alternative methods for your loved one to get to a place of worship,” a press release reads, while also recommending installing rideshare apps on their smartphones.
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The cliff that the driver of the car faced after dodging a “road closed” sign. (California Highway Patrol – Fresno Facebook)
The road closed sign California Highway Patrol says the driver avoided before ending up in the construction site. (California Highway Patrol – Fresno Facebook)
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As for the unidentified driver who ended up at the structure site in California, the CHP says it took him to a location and provided him with assistance.
“A DMV driver’s license reevaluation will be performed and your car has been temporarily removed from your possession,” the CHP’s Facebook post reads.