This ia a narrative essay. Title "Life altering experience." This essay is for 12th grade english.

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon during the summer, and I was driving on Route 287 South. I was following traffic at an average speed of 70 M.P.H., when it happened. About two miles ahead of me a car blew out one of its tires, spun out of control and hit a light pole. Upon seeing this, the traffic slowed dramatically. The car was covered with flames near the engine and the flames were spreading …

…a near by hospital and were treated for their injuries. It has been four years since this tragedy took place and Samantha and Monica, the two children are good friends of mine. I thank Michael Smith, the man that was rescuing the passengers of the car, a valuable lesson that day. He showed me that putting others before me is what this world needs, and it is very satisfying knowing I helped save a life.