Originally posted by TimberWolf
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I think it's mainly down to probability that you haven't run anyone over, and fewer people walk anywhere these days. Anecdotally, when I was a kid my dad hit a child that ran out into the road chasing a ball. Although we weren't going fast, probably no more than 20mph at the time, he hit his head on the bonnet and then the tarmac. He was taken to hospital unconscious with a broken arm. My father was distraught and we went to the hospital to see if he was OK. He later made a full recovery, but could easily have sustained a fatal injury. Had he done so I can't see how my Father should have been labelled a child killer, there aren't many slower and cautious drivers on the road, never had any points or speeding convictions and he's in his 70s. Nobody should be convicted for a random accident.
Now of course if someone is driving in a dangerous manner e.g. excessive speed in a built up area or driving without due care, even worse under drugs or alcohol then I can see why someone would want revenge be it legal or otherwise.
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