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A California man visiting Indianapolis says he experienced a life-changing moment.
"That night on the 22nd (of June), a night that I won't forget," Steven Czekala said.
Czekala was in town to cheer on friends competing in the U.S. Olympic Swim Team Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium.
"I'm a longtime swimmer. I'm a big fan of the UC Berkeley team. The coach is a friend. His wife is an even better friend, so I go and cheer them on," Czekala said.
Czekala decided to take a scooter that night, which he said he does regularly.
"In fact, this one was my 20th ride," Czekala said.
But on this ride, something went wrong.
"I looked down at the fender and it was going back and forth and back and forth, and the next thing I know, 'Boom,' and I'm in the road," Czekala said.
He fell on his head and broke his collarbone.
"Two cars stopped right away. One went on ahead, and then, this one family, they got out of their car, checked on me and the husband said, 'We're not waiting on the EMT, we're taking you to Methodist,'" Czekala said.
The good Samaritans made sure Czekala was OK at the hospital before leaving.
"In my confusion, I didn't say, 'Could you please give me your name, your contact information because I really want to thank you.' And off they went," Czekala said.
All he knew is that they were from West Lafayette.
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