Amazing story - I will pass it on.
I was once in south Seattle in an industrial area and saw a box van parked with a guy out in the back and when he saw me he waved some jumper cables at me. My inner warning single went full on and I kept driving. I had what I’m sure was another escape from danger -too long to tell - but we women have to listen to our instincts as well as have protection.
I’m a male and would never stop in that situation with the way the world is today. It definitely seems like you avoided a trap with the guy waving at you holding jumper cables.
Unless it’s a person I know, I’m not going to help you because it’s not worth the risk. Many states now offer road side assistance and if someone’s car is “broken down” they can contact them for help with their vehicle.
Isn’t that the truth, women’s instincts! I imagine there are women everywhere who have had the, “no, not today” moments which saved their lives. I also wonder how many women have erroneously ignored their instincts with “I am not a racist” or “but he looks so nice” or “there are people everywhere, what could go wrong”.