I am deeply touched by this incident and it seems everyone who has posted in this thread shares very similar feelings towards those who have, unfortunately, passed away in such a way as to suggest carelessness or inexperience.
We can only learn from other people's mistakes and I can tell u now, the positive and supportive response which so many people have shown in this thread, and others, is a testimony to young drivers everywhere.
I hope you too have been touched somehow by this incident, as I certainly have.