how terrible.. and not the first time this has happened with an elderly person

[SlartyBartFast]

here

.... the implication being?

there is no implication. poor man was lost in the snow.

Ok - was just wondering if there was an undercurrent of the elderly should not be driving.

He sounds rather confused, and disorientated. Most elderly 'compos mentis' people would recognise that they were lost and seek appropriate help. Hopefully now someone will get on top of this situation.

My father is possibly quite remarkable in comparison with his peers - 82 years old and drove 275 miles today to get back home to N Yorkshire. Can't imagine him in this scenario

no it wasnt a dig at the elderly's driving abilities.
though the last case i heard about the woman had alzheimers,
it was pity i was feeling. i had motorway driving myself.

hate

Sorry I misread you

that's ok. i never thought of any implications. just pity.

Yes - it must have been an awful experience for him...

I read this story and thought "typical male,would not stop and ask for directions". I didn't get the age thing at all but my Dad is 65 and has just bought a new motorbike and my exFIL drives no problem.

I may get shot down but wonder if English is not his first language? Therefore was too scared to stop and ask for help/directions.