Suicide affects more than one person. It affects their friends, family, loved ones, and even complete strangers. One trucker, Bob Easer, is completely haunted by the unfortunate event of a man using his rig as his means of suicide.
Eason was on his way back from NJ to PA after making a delivery. While on the road, in Denville, he noticed a a vehicle parked on the shoulder of route 287. As he was about to pass the vehicle, a man, who was hiding behind it, jumped in front of Eason’s cab.
The incident has stuck with Eason ever since and has caused him much difficulty in his life. He spoke to NJ.com about the emotional toll the incident has taken on him.
“I work very hard to put food on the table for my family, but I don’t know why the guy chose my truck,” he said.
Work has become challenging. He can’t see a vehicle or pedestrian on the road without thinking about what happened in Denville. He gets flashbacks and is forced to either slow down or stop completely.
“It’s tough for me. I can’t trust anybody. I don’t believe that they’re not going to jump in front of me and take their own life.”
He says he cries almost everyday as he relives the moment the man in front of his truck.
“But I want to ask God why (that man) chose my truck. I just want to know. I keep on asking, why? Why? Why? Why? I want to know why he chose my truck.”
The turmoil that Eason must face in his own subconscious is but one example of how a suicide affects more than just the suicidal.
