Well, our neighborhood got some excitement this past Thursday afternoon. I think the whole neighborhood congregated on our corner when this happened. Let's be honest, this is the most interesting thing that has happened to us in almost two months.
I was on my computer when I heard a sudden screech of tires. Notice, I said I HEARD. The last time there was a car accident outside where I was living, I slept through it. At least, this time I was awake -- that does make a difference.
Anyway, I looked out the window to find a motorcycle lying in the middle of the road. The guy who had been riding it was standing off to the side. At first glance, he appeared to be fine since he was walking but the commotion stopped everyone in their tracks. Since most of us are working from home, many in the neighborhood were walking their dogs, jogging, or just simply out for a walk to stretch their legs. Being cooped up inside all day is super stressful. I typically take my walks just before lunch which is why I was looking out my window instead of being on the street.
About 15 or so community members stopped to see if either the driver or motorcyclist needed help. Within a few minutes, a fire truck appeared with firemen all geared up, including masks. Being a nosy child, I went from the living room window to my bedroom window several times to see what was happening. People were peering down from their balconies too in other buildings surrounding the intersection.
From my vantage point, it looked like the jeep tried to make a turn and possibly didn't see the motorcyclist or someone was going too fast down Emerson St, which people do... It is extremely hard to take a turn from Ellsworth to Emerson since it's hard to see past parked cars.
Within an hour, the police and firemen had left leaving the neighborhood eerily quiet, yet again.
BTW, I found out how the firemen got here so quickly. My roommate immediately called 911when she heard the noise and was apparently the first caller. #NeighborhoodWatchAtYourService
