Illustration by Jaimee Lee Haddad
I had just passed the Ring Bridge, heading into the Fakhreddine tunnel downtown. Luna, my four-legged companion, had her head poking out of the window, enjoying the view. After a long day at work, I looked forward to my usual evening walk with her in Beirut’s Biel. Little did I know that, instead, I’d be speeding through the city on a heart-pounding car chase.The tunnel was pitch black, as usual. I slowed down, signaled left and edged into the lane. Before I could look at the side mirror to check my left side, a Porsche SUV came flying past, overtaking without signaling. It cut across me, brushing dangerously close. I slowed slightly, shook my head, and continued.Then, as the Porsche pulled ahead, a Range Rover swerved into its lane. The Porsche honked and sped on. In the left lane already, I flashed my headlights, and the...
I had just passed the Ring Bridge, heading into the Fakhreddine tunnel downtown. Luna, my four-legged companion, had her head poking out of the window, enjoying the view. After a long day at work, I looked forward to my usual evening walk with her in Beirut’s Biel. Little did I know that, instead, I’d be speeding through the city on a heart-pounding car chase.The tunnel was pitch black, as usual. I slowed down, signaled left and edged into the lane. Before I could look at the side mirror to check my left side, a Porsche SUV came flying past, overtaking without signaling. It cut across me, brushing dangerously close. I slowed slightly, shook my head, and continued.Then, as the Porsche pulled ahead, a Range Rover swerved into its lane. The Porsche honked and sped on. In the left lane already, I flashed my headlights, and...
That is not justice. The offending drivers need to be punished. What a lame excuse given for her actions.
30 August 2025 18:43