Man gives hitchhiker a lift home-and is shocked by the news the next day

 It wasn't unusual for truckers to come across hitchhikers on the side of the road. In fact, they were often the only people who would stop to give them a ride. Many travelers relied on their kindness to get from one place to another. Still, it wasn't unusual for Carter to come across a young girl, who looked to be no older than 12, standing alone on the side of the road.He stopped the truck without hesitation, knowing he couldn't just leave her there. He leaned over and opened the passenger door, urging her to get in. The girl hesitated for a moment, then went ahead with a mixture of relief and uncertainty on her face.