[IYAS9YAS]

The man was doing under the speed limit, less than 25 MPH, and was guilt ridden. Everyone, including my parents tried to ease the conscience of the poor man, but he never got over it. My mom told me he became an alcoholic and later committed suicide.

I'm not certain whatever happened to the guy who hit the kid in my hometown, but I know at the time, he was inconsolable. This was before the internet. It was local news, the family didn't blame him, but he sure blamed himself.

[Altariel]

And that is the difference-—the man in your account felt immediate guilt for striking a child. He offered no justification, no defense, did not believe his occupation had any relevance in the matter.