Why you should always carry a pocketknife

Because you never know when you may need a cutting tool in an emergency.

Here's a tragic tale of an accident in Los Angeles, where no would-be rescuer had a knife or scissor.

Pasadena Freeway crash leaves good Samaritan neighbors in shock

... residents were struggling with the tragedy that unfolded before their eyes Friday evening, just north of York Boulevard, when an SUV rear-ended a stopped Nissan Altima, causing it to burst into flames. Inside the burning vehicle was an 11-month-old girl, strapped into her car seat. Her mother, unable to reach her amid the smoke and flames, screamed for help.