MYRTLE BEACH SUN – Khadijah Hemingway thought she was providing closure to Paul Greenwood’s family when she posted video of what happened the day a vehicle accident turned into a deadly road rage incident.
But instead, Hemingway claims she is receiving death threats from the friends and family of Greenwood and accusations that she could’ve done more that day to stop the shooting.
“I thought I was doing the right thing by giving them closure,” Hemingway said. Hemingway said she is grateful that she did record the incident so police could see what happened.
There are currently more than 1,300 comments on her Facebook page, more than 1.5 million shares, and 3.5 million views on some of the videos.
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One of the videos shows the moments before the heated exchange between Greenwood and Elijaih Thurman Taylor on Tuesday turned deadly, as Taylor pulls a gun from his waistband and fires about four to five shots at Greenwood. Greenwood, 33, of Nichols, died at the scene.
The argument began after Greenwood, driving a white pickup truck, allegedly crashed into two other vehicles along Highway 90 near Star Bluff Road in the Longs area.
Taylor and Hemingway’s vehicles were hit. Greenwood and Taylor, who was driving a Honda Civic, became involved in a heated argument which, led to the shooting, Hemingway said …
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DON’T PLAY FAFO ON THE ROAD
For those unfamiliar with the acronym FAFO, the first letter stands for a certain curse word, followed by “around and find out.” It amounts to something like “Don’t mess with me or you’ll regret it.” – John McWhorter, THE NEW YORK TIMES
How can I avoid aggressive drivers and road rage from others?
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE – The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s definition of aggressive driving is “a combination of moving traffic offenses to endanger other persons or property.”
Aggressive drivers engage in risky behavior that ignores the safety of others. This behavior can occur at any speed and isn’t necessarily habitual. For instance, someone can become an aggressive driver in a moment of stress or when they’re in a hurry.
The key is to not escalate the situation, such as blocking the lane the angry driver is trying to get into. Instead, you should focus on getting them out of your personal space as fast as possible. These strategies can help you stay safe when dealing with aggressive drivers and road rage:
- Let the other driver pass: Road rage drivers are usually in a hurry, so get out of their way without engaging. Pull over after they pass if you need to calm down.
- Don’t make eye contact: Angry drivers may want to intimidate you. Ignore them, and focus on the road.
- Contact authorities: Contact the police to report the angry driver if it’s safe to do so. Be prepared to provide identifying information, such as their license plate number.
- Don’t go home: If the offending driver follows you or engages in more aggressive behavior such as ramming your car, don’t go to your home, work, or other places you frequent. Instead try to drive to a police station or busy public place. Keep the windows up and the car doors locked.
