Car Accident

This afternoon, I was involved in a traffic accident. I was about to turn the corner on our way home when a black SUV hit us head-on. Unfortunate for me, as the party that hit me was part of a convoy of PSG (Presidential Security Group) vehicles. They left the scene of the incident immediately, leaving me to fend off for myself and my family.

My wife was seated beside me was dazed but she had the presence of mind to check on our son immediately. My son was in the back seat and at first glance he had a bloody lip but no other obvious sign of injury. At the time of the accident, my concern was for my son. Never mind the wreck that the car was in. I was fortunate enough that several tricycle drivers at the scene helped us out. One of them brought my wife and son to the hospital. I stayed behind to see if law enforcement would respond to the accident.

A few minutes passed and a traffic investigator arrived. An attorney Santiago, representing Mikey Arroyo, also came by to talk to me. It turned out that the PSG convoy was escorting Mikey Arroyo to Clarkfield. After taking pictures, the kind policeman who came to investigate the accident gave me a ride to the city police station. I wrote up a sworn statement and left to go to AUF Medical Center to see how my wife and son were doing. When I got there, I asked the ER staff to examine me as well. All three of us had minor bruises. Luckily, we did not sustain any severe injuries.

We got home around 5PM. Attorney Santiago called shortly after and said he wanted to speak with me and his wife. He came by around 6PM and spoke to the two of us. Santiago brought along PSG Major Santos. They said they only wanted to see how we were doing so they could report back to their respective superiors. I saw that the kind lady major was genuine in her concern.

Santiago then took me aside and said that the PSG-JAGO (Judge Advocate General's Office) would be coordinating with the local police for a resolution. Depending on how the police report goes, he said the PSG might or might not decide to pay for property damage. He said he was not in a position to promise me any kind of settlement. But he also assured me that for his part (representing Mikey Arroyo, that is) he was open to helping me find a resolution through the Congressman. He gave his contact number and asked that I keep him updated on the medical check-ups and cost quotes for the damages to the car. I thanked him and we parted ways.

I only have but one worry left now. If the police rules the traffic incident against me, PSG-JAGO might sue me. Other people have gotten into trouble with them over other traffic accidents. I would hate to bear the brunt of no less than the military group responsible for the safety of the president herself. What a mess I am in :-(