Arriving First to a Fatal Collision | Retired Police Interceptor

[@BenPearson1965]

This was absolutely tragic and unnecessary, please stay safe out there and always think twice before speeding. It is NEVER worth the risk. There is also exclusive content on my Patreon, it’s a great place to send me any questions and any help goes a long way to producing these videos: www.patreon.com/benpearson My book "Handcuffed Emotions: A Police Interceptor's Drive Into Darkness" available now: amzn.to/3vGZvis

[@EBellrally]

Thank you

[@Si1983h]

I’ll be the first to admit I’ve broke the speed limit on too many occasions... it’s only more recently as I’m spending more and more time on the road that I’ve realised I’m not really getting anywhere much quicker for it and I’ve stopped doing it... and I’m so glad of that because last night I had the biggest fright of my life, a teenager who was running with friends inexplicably ran out into the road right in front of me and I couldn’t stop, he ended up on my bonnet. Thankfully he wasn’t badly hurt and didn’t need any medical attention. I’d been travelling at a shade under 30MPH and managed to lose most of that speed before I hit him, if I’d have been doing 40, I’d have had less time to react, more speed to lose and I may well have killed him... he was really apologetic and kept reassuring me he was fine... I was really shaken, my legs were like jelly and it took me a while before I could actually drive away.

[@carldavies4776]

Im pretty sure both Lee's are still working ambulance ...one is up at Comms...one transferred to Scotland...both great lads

[@paulthompson5416]

Jeepers even explaining the guilt of knowing information that is going to completely obliterate someone’s life was hard to listen too, giving someone that news must be absolutely horrific. Thank you Ben

[@residentelect]

@@paulthompson5416 I personally believe it's by far the single most stressful responsibility for police officers and paramedics. When you're in the zone and dealing with the blood, guts and gore you're subconscious is working with you to ensure you're remembering your training, continuously performing dynamic risk assessments, communicating clearly with colleagues and the public etc etc. But, whether you're a Paramedic and have to make that call to cease working on a patient in arrest with family members pacing up and down in the next room, or a Bobby who's just been requested to do that knock at the door of someone who's life is about to be irreparably damaged, you suddenly feel very lonely, almost isolated from reality, and genuine fear completely washes over you. The first time I had to deliver "the message" I'm not ashamed to admit that it actually made physically sick through nerves. And no matter how experienced you are, or however many times you've done it previously, it never gets any easier.

[@vicstick75]

I've been on the other side of this, when my husband died in an RTC. I didn't get the news till five hours after the accident, and it is strange to think of all those people working to recover him, figure out what had happened, clear the road, etc. while I sat at home none the wiser. I'm so grateful to you and your colleagues for being there to pick up the pieces when something like this happens. Our FLO was just amazing, there for my family at every step, compassionate and helpful. Our son was too young to remember, but now he's off to college to do public services because he wants to join the police. I'm both terrified to think of the terrible things he's going to have to see and do, and immensely proud at the same time. Thank you once again, Ben.

[@serenityinside1]

So sorry for your tragic loss. Good luck to your son in the future.

[@sirwi11iam]

Sorry for your loss.

[@colinward1007]

Sorry for your loss. Good luck to your son in his new career. X

[@charliew6024]

Sorry for your loss, hope your son has an amazing career

[@rickybojangles162]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I really am. And equally I'm immensely proud of your son, without knowing him. To make that career decision is only indicative of a good person.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

My grandad always used to say the grave yard is full of people who rushed a little bit too much and didn’t take the extra five minutes.

[@sarahsmith7257]

A very wise man.

[@residentelect]

And for the vast majority of us the grave is certainly a destination we don't want to race towards.

[@jalenn757]

Wow, this will stay with me. What a wise man.

[@ophiophagush.3926]

Mine said something similar; full of dead soldiers whose mind wandered

[@Gaybraham.Lincoln]

My local grave yards full. People are literally dying to get in there

[@AnInterestedObserver]

So sad. Why do some people so dislike the Police? In so many situations we are lost without them. This is good man, a nice man, a caring man.

[@patrickjmolloy]

I did a “first bike on scene” course with the London Paramedic Service, after a friend died in a head on collision. Within a month, I was able to put what I had learned into practice to resuscitate a pedestrian. I know from my experiences during the Northern Ireland conflict that if all you can do is hold someone’s hand, talk to them and let them know that they aren’t alone as they die, that is OK. You were there with that man. He didn’t die alone. That is something.

[@jamesf8787]

Can’t stop watching this channel. Ben tells the stories like you’re there and there’s no channel like it👍🏻

[@prunabluepepper]

It's not just stories. He tells you his memories.

[@residentelect]

@@prunabluepepper And because we're watching him recall these memories, and listening to his words instead of reading them from a page, or via a third party, it makes what he has to tell us much more impactful. The episodes can go from hysterically funny, to devastatingly tragic, and we share his ride on that emotional roller coaster. He's an incredible guy for putting himself front and centre to relive all this. I certainly wouldn't have the bottle.

[@JJJackson777]

Its honestly better quality as ladbible "minutes with"

[@roycropperthetopshottamore2666]

There is a channel like it, channel 5 because they show police interceptors which is what Ben was on haha

[@kjah06]

Same. I subscribed while watching my 2nd vid. Love him, his personality & absolute truthfulness.

[@nrjelley]

My mum always told me 'It's better to be late in this life than early in the next'.

[@sharandkayla]

that child saying that about his dad... true gut instinct... doesn’t matter how old u are, always trust ur gut

[@debatabletruths6687]

When I was five years old, a knock a the door awoke me in the early hours of the morning. As I heard my mother walking down the stairs to answer the door, I immediately knew my father was dead; it was the police coming to inform my mother that my father has commited suicide an hour or so earlier. Kids are definitely sensitive to this kind of thing.

[@lawrencedevere2242]

I had that happen when I was a kid, my Grandpa had pancreatic cancer and the night he passed away in hospice I had a dream that he had came to me and said goodbye and hugged me and gave me a pat on the head, at this point me and my two sisters were woke up by our Dad and taken to my parents room where they had told us that he had passed away, I was 8 at the time but that night stuck with me and I can still remember it vividly, kids do have some sort of 6th sense.

[@johnmansell5097]

People who hate the police need to listen to these stories to understand the full remit of what police actually do, we cant do with out these brave souls.

[@DC3Refom]

People who hate the police either have something to hide , commited crimes or who think they can't do what they want bunch of cunts .

[@michaelthwaite3282]

A Good Friday in April. I'd come on just before my 6pm-2am shift when I was despatched to a RTC involving just one m/cycle. On arrival I found that the m/cycle had failed to take a left-hand bend, travelled across the carriageway, hit the opposite kerb and both rider and passenger were catapulted over a wall and scythed into trees, killing them instantly. Very, very sad, but what made it even more sadder was the fact that the passenger, a female, had never been on a m/cycle before. She had met the rider in a pub, got chatting, and she agreed to go for a ride. He was obviously showing off (prior evidence of high speed) and it was felt that, as an inexperienced passenger, she hadn't "leant" into the bend, causing the m/cycle to become unstable. 24 hours before I could get positive ID - seperated from husband and with small children. An event that neither casualties would have envisaged when they woke up that morning.

[@totalcreativegaming6681]

I remember a quote from a Paramedic during a “Safe Drive Stay Alive” assembly at college, that’s stuck with me ever since and she had said… “Don’t Drive Faster than your Guardian Angel can Fly.”

[@ttbko]

Thank heavens people like this former police officer get up and go to work every day. Thank you all. You really are worth your weight in gold!

[@callofdutywarzone9709]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate bens work and consistency 🙏

[@serenityinside1]

We already do a actually, thanks anyway 🙄

[@callofdutywarzone9709]

@@serenityinside1 we already do a actually😂😂

[@LewisMacdonaldMedia]

@@serenityinside1 tit

[@brianb5397]

I’ve seen someone die in front of me in an accident. It’s surreal and tragic. I see a lot as a news videographer, but what officers like Ben see on an almost daily basis is incomprehensible to me. They deserve our support and respect and gratitude.

[@jtthe3rd634]

Amen I agree

[@tomwithey711]

What was the story behind that?

[@its_cyfa]

Respect to all police officers who have dealt with fatalities, you never forget each one sadly.

[@jamesjackson7004]

Better to arrive late in this life than early in the next.

[@oystersnag]

My father passed due to illness when I was only 6 years old. Shortly before he passed, he went to stay with his parents so my mother could have a little bit of a rest from having to care for him 24/7. As he drove away, I turned to my mom and said "he's never coming home." I don't know how I knew, but I just knew. He died less than two weeks later. Kids definitely have a 6th sense when it comes to losing a loved one.

[@terenceregan2433]

I have been the recipient of just such a visit from the police. I still, after 20 years, live with the pain and grief of the loss of our 19 year son in a road traffic accident. No words can explain the feeling of being told the horrific news. I have the utmost time for the traffic officer involved in our son's case.

[@martinashbridge3242]

Having survived a 3 and half times roll accident without a scratch, this post really hits home, wishing everyone out there a safe journey and a big high 5 to all police/fire and other emergency service professional out there

[@sammic974]

My dear dad taught me to drive. He was a teacher by trade and an inveterate learner of experiences. At the encouragement of some police friends, he had taken the advanced driving course, just for a bit of fun, not to become an instructor, he said (he did the same with HGV and school bus licences). He drummed into me: BETTER TO BE LATE THAN DEAD ON TIME. In other words, please don't speed for the hell of it. Am not a fan of memes, but this powerful one has always stayed with me. Watching dashcam videos and this video, it is so clear what he meant.

[@crazyduck1254]

i am an old guy. When i was 22 i was on a county road in australia. It was about 2am. My high beam picked up an object right in the middle of the road. It was hard to recognise as car because it was a mangled mess. I didn't stop, walk up to the car for any other reason than my duty to help. I wish i didn't. What i saw has never left me.

[@paullaw5054]

As an ex Traffic Officer, now retired, I can understand exactly how you feel and think. Very hard to convey to those who have never had to see and deal with the things we did. I still carry those memories with me.

[@markpatterson1109]

As a young driver this has totally changed my perception of how I drive. It’s never worth it. It’s not just your life it’s everyone’s.

[@funboy666ganja]

I love to drive fast and when I was younger I took risks that I shouldn't have. I now attend track days and it scratches the itch for driving fast. I wish I had found this outlet sooner and I would strongly advise others to do the same and not risk a live changing event like this.

[@nickm8874]

Gave me chills that. “Daddy’s not coming home.” Great story telling, as always, Ben. And I’ll drive safer after listening to these … genuinely 👊🏻

[@Si-65]

I know that road well, and when as lads we drove like idiots, we had many a moment there. As you grow one becomes scared of dying. As I watched you talk I had goose bumps and became upset. I am a grandad now, and can only worry as my grandkids grow up. You guys on the front line are heroes. Big respect that you can relate these tales to us in a very eloquent and dignified way. I want to give you a big hug the big soft git I am. Ex enforcement officer,

[@peterbalac1915]

You certainly start to question your own mortality, I'm old myself and looking back it's a miracle I survived the journey.

[@markbarnes3076]

As I read these comments I hear a car speeding. Is this driver to become another statistic tonight?

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

While walking home with friends from a nightclub, around two in the morning, we passed an accident which must have only happened minutes earlier. One officer frantically calling on his radio for assistance. In the car, which had gone beneath a barrier, two decapited teenage girls, One boy bent double... Backwards And one boy unscathed. Horrific, and it showed in the officers face and in his voice. The scene has stayed with me for 40 years, and still makes me feel sick.

[@DeputatKaktus]

I had to take a break when you mentioned the phone ringing. Bloody hell, that is so awful. This reminded me of something I would like to share: A good friend of mine was one of the first responders at the Eschede rail disaster. This job was the end of the line for him as a paramedic. The sound of phones buzzing and ringing inside the mangled train while they recovered dozens of dead people haunted him and many others for years. He fortunately spoke up. He got help and is doing OK today. But the memories remain and are never going away. His therapist used the image of a cup that you hold and that someone pours water into. You cannot see the cup. You have no idea how big it is to begin with or how full it is already. But you have to hold on to it. You only know that "this was too much" once the cup overflows and you have a mess. That is why so many people just do not know when enough is enough and they have had their fill. I found that image very fitting in a number of ways: In a sort of evil twist, nobody tells you that is OK to tip the contents of the cup out every so often by talking to somebody and asking for help. Some people even claim that the fuller and heavier your cup is, the more of a good person they are and that tipping the water out somehow makes them less valuable as a person. Which then results in people refusing to speak up (and emptying their cup) even if the water is already up to their neck and the cup has long floated away. So thank you for sharing your story - even though this is really hard to stomach.

[@ScottZ370]

Genuinely this has made me really really think about my driving and quite honesty I thank you for that, is it worth it? No, it's really not

[@dts7824]

Love your comment! Glad there are even people that like fast cars that think this way. I think people drive dangerously for fun because it's not THAT often that people die on the roads so they think it's a relatively low chance of dying, but when things go wrong it's often the ultimate sacrifice... for nothing. Even worse when it's an innocent road user.

[@ScottZ370]

@@dts7824 Yeah absolutely mate, really good timing as well as I'm picking up a new very fast car in a few days and will have this in the back of my head now!

[@dts7824]

@@ScottZ370 nice! What are you getting?

[@ScottZ370]

@@dts7824 Leon Cupra 290 DSG

[@WilsoTron]

Mk8 ST I'd be interested to know if this video made you a safer driver. I hope so, but my guess is that the video is long forgotten and you are still driving like a dickhead. Stay safe dude

[@daniboy0812]

…..this video WILL save someone’s life 👌🏻

[@alberttalbot9534]

I hope so

[@jayballuk]

I work with the police for recovery, it's a hard thing to do after the fact I couldn't imagine being there at the time. Once again, my hats off to you for doing what you've done and what you've got to live with what you've seen

[@liamcosgrave5410]

Same here mate 👍 stay safe

[@marcushill78]

I've been there myself, first to walk up to a poor guy killed by an idiot in a porsche. He was clearly dead when I got to him, there was a sense of peace about him despite all the drama and chaos and the burning car. I was only 20, the driver was in tears by the body, I could only put my hand on his shoulder, there were no words. It took me a long time to get over that. Love your videos and your honesty, you are one of the good guys!

[@RichieRouge206]

I totally get the body as a vessel. I saw this when my grandad passed away. I believe in spirits and the spirit leaves the body. Much kudos to you fella. Can’t imagine how it all felt for you and all involved.

[@mickb3859]

Ben if I ever met you in real life, it would be an honour to shake your hand , I have nothing but admiration for you and your colleagues

[@karlsbergkarl2230]

Seeing fear and the spark of life leave their eyes is beyond description and leaves a mark on a person watching them. Ben knows it. Sadly our society has become soft and disconnected from the harsh reality of life in pursuit of our individual wants and fast gratifications without a thought of consequences. Tx for all the work you did Ben.

[@coldandaloof7166]

The first fatal crash I handled out of the academy was a kid I went to school with. I didn't even recognize the car or the body, because he had wrapped himself around a tree, until I called in the plate. When my dispatcher gave me the name I was in shock for about 2 minutes but I actually knew the kid. That was 22 years ago. Still remember having to tell his dad.

[@michaelblackshaw6117]

Turning up first to a one under on the railway is exactly the same remember my first I was terrified felt sick. Overwhelming butterflies.

[@nuttcase35]

My heart sank once you explained that his wife and kids were waiting for him bags packed to go on holiday. Just horrendous.

[@stegreen640]

I remember my dad dropping me and my bro off and maybe 10 mins later I herd alot of sirens and the police helicopter hovering along his route home. I told my mum my dad's had a crash and sure enough a traffic officer came and checked we were home as my dad was dazed and said we were in the car.... I knew instantly my dad was hurt.. crazy senses maybe emotional attachment between child and dad.... LUCKILY my dad survived but only due to the first officer on scene. you are all angels retired or serving I'd hate to see the world without our police force!!!

[@farmersboy67]

Sadly attended a fatal RTC last week as a member of the public - cause was excessive speed. A few of us did what we could at the roadside but it was in vain. I'm now running it thro my mind as to what I could have done better even tho we knew the person had already died & we did do all we could....all respect to the emergency workers who deal with this all too regularly. Stay safe everyone 🙏

[@pancakesgo7995]

On the subject of kids and their seemingly supernatural abilities - I once worked in a shop directly opposite a church. One day, whilst a funeral service was taking place, a young couple walked in with pushchair containing a young boy aged about 2 or 3. Whilst I was chatting to the couple, the boy (who had been facing the door) all of a sudden sat bolt upright, screamed loudly and started bawling his eyes out for no obvious reason. The mother asked him what was wrong to which he bawled, "I can see dead people!" whilst pointing across to the church. We looked out and there was nothing there except the funeral car and a few people milling about. The young couple made their apologies and made a swift exit, such was the fright of the boy. I don't personally believe in the spiritual side of things but that one always stayed with me.

[@dizzydaydream9647]

Driving is a privilege and not a right. Vehicles are killing machines, often in the hands of idiots. As an RN who has worked on 3 man frontline ambulance crews I’ve seen many horrific RTCs. Lives can be snuffed out in a split second and those left behind can be destroyed for a lifetime. I lived in Wilsden near Bingley for 5 years and know exactly where this particular accident happened. Thank you for your frankness Mr Pearson. I’ve always thought that RTCs, the ED and the morgue should be shown in colleges, universities and used as part of the programme for learner drivers. If the images shock just one person into driving slower and more sensibly then it’s worth it. My thoughts go out to all affected by death on our roads.

[@ExploringUndercover]

"They've tried to sit up inside a body bag" that is haunting. I've seen it a lot in fish when I go fishing, where they've suddenly come back to life and started "swimming" for a few seconds. Never really pictured a human doing that but it makes sense. The dark side of nature I suppose.

[@adammills99]

i work in a nursing home and ive watched elderly people die of natural causes and its hard, when they finally go you sort of feel a change in atmosphere. watching a young healthy person pass away must be so hard

[@Robaylesbury]

As a Serving member of Control Room / Contact Management staff, I really value the way you explain to the public some of the issues that may not always be automatically self evident. Great work, fella.

[@marknelson5929]

Remarkable story, and a classic example of what the first responders have to go through quite regularly. It isn't easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@kirk3077]

😢 how Beautifuly spoken with "RESPECT and Dignity...take care buddy 😢

[@toplad81]

They should play this in schools to educate young drivers.

[@amyk9813]

Not just young but all drivers I'd say

[@toplad81]

@@amyk9813 yeah definitely 👍

[@ryand900]

Loving the content. Keep it coming mate. I love the police. I remember last year i was running up a busy main road late for work, and the Police pulled over asking where i was off in a hurry, told them i was late for work, they said jump in back will drop you off. Never forget that moment. 💙

[@spanishpeaches2930]

I imagine they stopped because the thought you might have been up to something.

[@mattanderton432]

My Dad was a part of the ‘Tactical Vehicle Crime Unit’ - in GMP - and was also on the show ‘X-Cars’ ; and the stories he has are something else! Ranging from high speed pursuits to fatalities

[@liamcosgrave5410]

That was the best police program ever! I used to live next to Plant Hill nick back in the day . I remember seeing the sierra cosworth about !

[@mattanderton432]

@@liamcosgrave5410 nice pal , honestly was the true pinnacle of policing back then. Back when the cars where iconic and police officer’s weren’t social workers

[@dylansdad987]

I'm not ashamed to say, this story had me in tears. I really cannot get my head around the things that all of our emergency services have to deal with on a daily basis. Seeing things that nobody should have to see and having to deal with it and move on. Heroes and heroines, each and every one. I know I've said this before, but thank you so much for your service Ben. This channel is just awesome and judging by the speed at which it is growing, I am far from alone in thinking that. Stay safe Ben.

[@frazerbrennan9245]

Id never seen death until recently. At a festival in Australia my ex and i performed cpr for over two hours and you hit every nail on the head. Ive never heard someone describe the process and the unbelievable waves of grief and questions you cant stop asking yourself after and during. Not just for you but the family and every estrey of the river their life created. This hit really close to home and I absolutely tilt my hat to you Ben, because to make a career as a first responder takes an incredible type of person. Bless

[@paulcollyer801]

My heart goes out to you, and anyone whom gad gone through this.

[@suzzysheep9779]

I love your channel. My big brother died in a rtc he was doing 40 in a 30 and right into the back of a lorry, he died in hospital a few days later. I found my dad dead when i was 10 this was a year before my brother, seeing a dead body isnt nice and being 10 was quite real. I learned 1 thing about driving, dont speed keep concentrated dont use your phone. Driving to me is scary as im 18 and learning at the moment, its a wierd feeling.

[@eugenegilleno9344]

I was involved in an accident almost a year ago, where a driver just didn’t see me, and ran me down. I am still receiving treatment and my life is changed forever - and that includes my wife, son and grandchildren. I will eventually get some compensation, as long as it’s enough to buy a time machine so that I can go back and not venture out on the roads that day. I understand completely how Ben feels. Great videos lad 🤓👍🏼

[@syncrosimon]

This is the reality of many front line officers, especially those working alone in rural areas. Having to do these things on your own is a tough test.

[@TheTechnician44]

The phone, the child... This hits deep.. RiP this man. God Bless his family. And Thank-you Ben for the work you do.

[@harleightwamley4226]

Can we just take a minute to consider how much work and effort goes into these vids and how he tells us about his life as an officer. Love you Ben keep up the amazing work.💙🤍

[@joshb5416]

He joined the police force quit crying

[@W-B-IC]

@@joshb5416 keyboard warrior your opinion is not mandatory

[@joshb5416]

@@W-B-IC yours is over the head sit down shitty arse don’t do a job then complain dip shit

[@residentelect]

@@joshb5416 Doesn't mean he deserves to suffer. Would you say similar in respect of a squaddie returning from Helmand suffering from PTSD?

[@joshb5416]

@@residentelect like I said it isn’t unknown what there going into..

[@nickhodgson3791]

This video needs to go on every media source possible to highlight the dangers of split second moments of madness that can cause a lifetime of pain. Great video once again Ben, it's just a shame this story didn't have a happy ending.

[@aussie5493]

Thank you for your service. May sharing your stories be healing. ❤🌞🙏

[@sleatbuts]

They NEED to show this video on the Speed Awareness courses. It's all fine and well learning about braking distances and "what do the lamposts tell you about the speed limit on this road?" but watching this video drives the point home more than ANY of the content they give you on the course. Thank you for sharing ben.

[@sleatbuts]

I emailed them and suggested they do and got the response: Dear Craig Thank you for taking the time to write to UKROED with your insightful suggestion. I will forward your email to our Learning and Course Development Unit for their interest and consideration. We do review all the NDORS courses with our team of academics and we do welcome comment and ideas. Thank you again for taking your time in this matter Kind regards Clare Llewellyn

[@jannybroekman-vanheiningen85]

This was really one of the heavy ones in your back pack Ben. Bless you man.

[@frozenbeverage]

Ben I've watched your channel from the start but never commented until now. My dad was in the job and I am so proud of you for sharing your experiences with us in a usually unglamorous fashion (which is perfect for most topics). People don't know/care the trauma you put yourself through, all in the name of serving the public but we all need to remember that every emergency service worker makes split second life changing decisions every day. Thank you my man, I salute you and every one of your ex-colleagues!

[@sebby324]

My dad said that once he was stopped because of a car accident on the motorway and they all had to wait as the fire service cut somebody out a car and everybody was waiting for hours until they got news back that the guy had died and they could go through and everybody including my dad was happy he said he only realised how messed up it was half an hour later

[@sensible9915]

When I was a young kid I didn't kiss my great grandma when we left her house after visiting because I was either too shy or just didn't like kissing old people. I remember the last time I saw her something clicked inside of me and I just felt the need to hug her and give her a kiss when we left to make her happy. At the same time I hugged her I just had this strange feeling of anxiety inside me. A week or so later she had passed away and I was just so happy I hugged her the last time I ever saw her.

[@volvos60bloke]

This is prime-time, terrestrial TV quality material, mate. You could teach the country and society so much with these videos and it would be extremely well received. Well done for making & sharing them.

[@Jaystephen22]

What a guy big respect ben

[@julianneale6128]

I like this man, he understands reality.

[@liamcosgrave5410]

I have been a recovery operator for years and have attended and had to deal with the aftermath of many fatalities. I have absoloutly nothing but respect for you guys and all the other emergency services. Some of the things I have seen and had to deal with will stay with me forever. It has changed the way I go about things and deal with people. I can only imagine what you have had to keep locked away mate. Really glad I found this channel. You seem like a genuinely nice bloke

[@sazruby]

I can’t imagine how you all feel doing the emergency services jobs dealing with these things it would break me!! You all have my full respect ✊

[@jadsmvs8651]

I really appreciate you guys and girls in blue for generally being on scene first. Getting on scene at these types of MVA/RTCs first as a firefighter is absolutely chaos. There's usually 4-5 of us who have to for the first few minutes, work with closing roads, providing aid, fire suppression, isolating vehicles, keeping people clear, running the job. It's just mayhem, controlled, but mayhem. Police take so much of the weight off with crowd control and securing the scene and helping with resus if it's needed. Big cheers from me to you.

[@Harrysmababyhorse]

I had a similar thing a few years ago when my grandad died. I remember that day. My dad phoned and me and my mum were walking the dogs. We have a way of speaking on the phone and it’s the same every phone call, however that day it wasn’t and I just knew something was wrong. It’s amazing how sometimes you do just get a feeling something isn’t right! It’s so sad, but these stories are important. Thank you for posting them!

[@markreynolds1716]

Massive respect for traffic cops, dealing with horrendous RTC's is something that most people are fortunate enough to never have to be a part of. Also great to see that you're getting loads of subs, keep up the great vids Ben 💪

[@walnut5]

This video should be shown to every new driver, and everyone around here who drives like a total muppet.

[@grumpy6596]

Totally agree

[@alberttalbot9534]

I attended a company safe driving course. It was two hours of relentless detail of similar stories provided by Similar men and women from Leicestershire police. It totally changed my driving.

[@steven-vn9ui]

5:20 - So true, once someone has passed away the body/vessel is just that. Seen it first hand, will never leave me. Bless you Ben mate for making these video's.

[@milkncheese1]

That kid had a gut feeling bless him... and he was right... poor kids n mrs... so many lives effected due to poor driving...

[@noteverton]

Jeez, that's a traumatic tale and a lesson to us all. I've seen you on Police Interceptors lots of times and the work you guys do is top class. Good luck in the future Ben.

[@bp4896]

Some people live for the risks and will not give them up. They feel alive when they win and can't imagine how Mr Sensible gets by in life. The risk takers don't consider the consequences, the people their actions might affect or the ultimate penalty, they simple need to respond to the challenge because it makes them feel somewhat invincible.

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

I don't know you Ben, but I know you. You did all you could for someone that was beyond help from the start, as you always would. I have been in the Ambulance Service for 10 years and have responded to countless incidents like the one you described here. I know the feeling of despair and helplessness that I felt even though I have the skills and equipment to deal with significant injury and trauma. To be first to a scene like that and have to do your best in impossible circumstances with minimal medical training and no equipment must be even more difficult. I hold you in the highest regard and thank you for your efforts. Thank you for doing this on KZbin and giving a human face and voice to our work, the work of our wider emergency services family. Although you have left the service you'll always be our brother in this family.

[@DazzaYT]

Bought your book yesterday Ben! For someone who’s watched Police Interceptors for years and 1 academic year away from my degree for the police myself, it’s great for me to look at what’s in store for me! Keep it up!

[@karlg5806]

You aren’t alone Ben. I’ve been first at an accident back in 1983, a family of 5 and they all died. It stays with you forever, but really, really don’t carry it forever. There’s nothing else you could have done.

[@terrygreaves6720]

God bless this Man and the thousands like him, who dedicate their lives and sanity trying to keep us safe. Often without thanks and increasingly often public condemnation for making decisions the average person could not comprehend. Real life caring ,loving, feeling human beings , going that bit further for the good of us all. I for one appreciate this man and all his many equally important colleagues all over our land. I sleep safe in my bed tonight as do my children knowing people like this exist. Thanks and God bless you all

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

Huge respect to you Ben for reliving your experiences like this - can’t be easy when you’ve seen so many awful accidents etc ? Thank you 🙏

[@odfkjdhgovj]

You’re a bloody great story teller Ben. Would love an ex-police interceptor podcast kind of thing where you can all chat about the job/life and share stories etc.

[@KevinLee-ww3ny]

It's never easy to get over some stranger dieing in front of you, all you can do is your best. Then the hard bit is accepting nothing could save that life.

[@jessicahumphries3886]

I agree I had a lady pass away in front of me and after 6 years I still think of her.

[@cmautolink656]

Heavy Heavy Stuff Ben - people like you are gifted at your calling but I can only imagine the unmeasurable toll on your lives. Respect..

[@chriswood4650]

I drive too fast a lot of the time. I like to think I'm a pretty skilled driver but I know it only takes a split second for something to go wrong and maybe end in tragedy. I've got a 2 year old daughter so this story hit home and has properly made me think about how I drive from now on so thank you Ben.

[@ehrenmcgee326]

You can tell stories like no one I’ve ever heard. It’s incredible. I feel completely immersed every time

[@Thelostgoldhunters]

My younger brother and his friend died in a very similar accident 20 years ago, this video brought me to tears. His death affected my family in so many ways and continues to after all this time.....

[@EvilStrikesTrueCrimeChannel]

I get what you mean about when your grandad died Ben...1 Friday night when I was 17 I went drinking at a mates house and just before I left my uncle (my favourite uncle) turned up at my mums I said Hi and Bye to him and left with my mates...after half hour I got a taxi home because I wanted to see my uncle and have a drink with him, my mum and step dad. We had a good laugh and a few drinks and that would be the last time I saw him alive...by the Wednesday he had hung himself and I have always felt that something was telling me to go and see him instead 😔

[@markstevens1729]

One technique, one skill solves this entirely. Mindfulness. The key to a life well lived. Learn to bring yourself into the moment and keep your mind focused on now.

[@rickybojangles162]

I have so much respect for you Ben. You are a hero and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. It's people like you who look us every day and I promise you that the vast majority of us appreciate it more than you'll ever know. I always make an effort to say hello to a Bobby, a little wave or a head nod at the least. Just to acknowledge them and show respect and thanks for the job they do.

[@davejones81]

I 100% know these exact emotions and frame of mind. You come in to work, you don't know what you'll face, all you know it's you'll try the very best you can and always, always have the family and loved ones in your mind as you do. Very well told and explained, it's a life affirming job and makes you grateful for the littlest things so often. All the best Ben.

[@TheRiderGuider]

Used to work with Ben and know this road well. Hope you’re okay mate. Good luck with whatever you’re doing now mate 👍🏼 Neil Driver

[@jonathanwalker8730]

An extraordinary video. Quiet, honest, modest, understated, unexaggerated, sad, empathetic. The thought of the driver's family waiting for him is heart-breaking. Just found your channel, have liked (if that's the right word in a case like this) and subscribed; you're a good bloke. Cheers.

[@lurkster1974]

I laugh my tits off at your funny stories, but my brow acts the opposite at the tragic stories. Life's full of contradictions, and you're very good at treading the fine line Ben. Hats off fella.

[@joinantonius2]

I always knew there was a reason for following traffic rules mainly for safety but thank you very much for so graphically describing the consequences of not doing so.

[@colinward1007]

Honestly I think these are up there with the best videos on youtube. Brilliant "story" telling. Absolutely brilliant.

[@JumpingJellyMan]

Love the videos Ben, don’t burn yourself out reliving this memories. I’m happy with listening and watching any videos you put out. Great character and person mate, keep up the good work.