When Tragedy Strikes

To the Editor:

On June 19, 2020, the most unfathomable accident happened. I was traveling to Fairmont, Minn. from Truman, Minn. on County Road 39. My plan was to pick up my boys and camp out for the weekend. However, what I didn’t know at the time was that Kay Sandersfeld had just finished supper with her husband, Ron. Then she set out on a bicycle ride. While traveling to pick up my boys, I accidentally struck Kay with my motor vehicle. Her life was tragically taken that evening. The Sandersfeld family, friends of and church community were left with unmeasurable depths of dispair. Sometimes all it takes is a matter of seconds to drastically change lives of others. Sharing the road with bicyclists and pedestrians is NOT to be taken lightly. We live in a world of rush and distraction. Slow down and ALWAYS keep your eyes on the road. I promise you there is nothing more important than the present moment you are currently living. It might just save a life.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Sandersfeld family. May the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ always be with you.

Amy Mathiason