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

 The person who answered the phone was someone Carter wasn't expecting. It wasn't the usual businesslike police officer, but a cold, stern, and demanding voice. Before Carter could say a word, the caller interrupted him.The unexpected harsh tone caught Carter completely off guard, and he was momentarily rendered speechless. This was not the call he had been expecting. The tension in the air made him desperately try to regain his composure.