At this point is appears Mr. Rodgers did nothing wrong. At least he took the time to call and report it.
I wonder what the traffic census would show as typical flow of traffic for the time of day. I wonder how many other people didn't take the time to call.
The heat from this issue is just beginning. I don't think outlets like WRAL are going to drop this until it is fully investigated.
I have driven I95 from Florida to NY by myself. It is a scary, yet boring hypnotic highway. I shall not do that again, based on my own experience. Cannot imagine what steps I would have taken if I had noticed a car in trouble. Probably, exactly what Mr. Rodgers did. In that state of fear, I would have had to pull off in order to make a cell call. And then you never know what might jump out of the woods/swamps.
My familiarity with mile markers would have helped, but as astute posters have noted, 70 mph makes those markers move rapidly.
The inquiry will be interesting, but not very comforting to the family. I hope the Guay family never reads this thread.
Condolences on your friend's passing.