Q

I understand you were a witness to this accident; is that correct?

A

I happened to be there just as the car came around the corner; that’s correct.

Q

I can’t recall the exact time.  Do you remember the time of the accident?

A

I believe it was 3:30.  I don’t know for sure.

Q

I didn’t mean to interrupt you.

A

I was just going to say, I can’t be sure of the time.  I think that’s the correct time.

Q

I don’t want to put words in your mouth, but you’re saying, “I can’t be sure of the time.”

A

That’s correct.  I couldn’t say for sure.  I think I just came out of the store when it happened.  I didn’t believe it when I saw it happen.  I couldn’t find my cell phone to call the police. 

Q

I believe you mentioned the store.  I can’t recall a store at that location.

A

It’s on the corner.  I think it’s an Ace store.  I don’t want to speculate, though.

Q

Did you see what kind of car hit this Buick?

A

I can’t be sure of this, but I think it was a blue Lincoln.  I couldn’t believe he didn’t stop.  I don’t remember the license plate number.

Q

I can’t remember if you mentioned this, but did you give a description of the driver to the police?

A

I don’t remember.  I believe it was a male with a baseball cap.  I think he had a beard.  I can’t recall anything else.

Q

Do you know if there was anyone else in the car with this man?

A

I couldn’t see anybody.  I didn’t believe there was anyone else.

Q

How long did it take the police to get there, if you remember?

A

I believe it was less than five minutes.  I happened to stay there until they arrived. 

Q

You believe it was less than five minutes?

A

I can’t be sure, but I didn’t believe it was longer than that.

Q

I think we’re about done here.  I don’t want to repeat myself.

A

I understand you want to be thorough, but I can’t recall anything else about the accident.

Carol Adams, Huntington Junior College