I made the mistake that all parents warn their children about. I forgot to look both ways before crossing the street. Or, more precisely, I looked in the direction of the other side of the street first, while continuing to walk.

To this day, I have no recollection of the car that hit me ( going approx 70 km/hr ). But I do have the 8 inch scar running down my leg as a reminder to always pay attention.

I consider myself very lucky. It could have been a lot worse than just a sheared tibia.