Roadside assistance
On Monday April 16 in the evening around 7 p.m. I was heading towards Atlanta for a meeting the next day. I had just entered Hwy. 82 East at the Hwy. 50 intersection when the right rear tire completely deflated after a mile or two. The car was stopped on the paved shoulder with enough space for the jack to be firmly placed on the asphalt and fortunately the car off, but the close to the traffic lanes.
There was heavy traffic passing, but I took out the mini-spare wheel and the jack was ready to jack up the car when a Columbus police cruiser stopped behind me with the blue lights on. I thought he probably wanted to have my car towed away and fixed somewhere else. But out of the car came this fine police officer from the Columbus Police Department, Bo Pearson. He said he stopped behind me to give me some space and he kept the blue light on to warn on-coming traffic to give me some room and peace of mind.
My tire changing experience is not that great and the Chevrolet-designed minimal-cost jack combination tool and I did not agree so I had difficulties. Officer Pearson reminded me about some safety and practical tips and after a while he took the lead in the procedure of shifting wheels. I am forever grateful for his professional and very friendly attitude and his not hesitating of giving me a helping hand.
Many thanks to Officer Bo Pearson for helping me!
Thanks also to the Columbus Police Department and the City of Columbus allowing and promoting, such nice and friendly support and protection to the people, the Friendly City indeed.
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