There was an accident, near where I live, at a level crossing. A man died. Today I discovered the name of that man, and I've a feeling I know him. The right name, age, area he lived in (a good half hour drive from where the accident was), right number of children, and they are the right ages. But information is brief, until I see more information I cannot be certain. And I'm in shock. I haven't seen this couple for at least 11/12years, but she was at one time my best friend. I can't imagine what she must be going through. And so I am unsettled. Anxious. And above all, sad. I hope I am wrong, but I have a nasty feeling I am not.
Edited to say that sadly it was the person I know. Can't stop thinking about how awful my friend must be feeling - I've sent a card to her, and will try and get in touch next week. I cannot express how awful it was when I walked into the newsagent, and saw his face plastered all over the front of the local paper.