India, Oct. 22 -- An ordinary evening drive turned into a nightmare for a colleague and her family when an SUV allegedly coming from the wrong direction rammed into their car. What followed is a disturbing reminder of how vulnerable we are on Indian roads, and why a dashcam is no longer a luxury.

There is something particularly unsettling about road accidents. One moment, you are going about your life, perhaps thinking about dinner or simply getting home. The next, everything changes. Sometimes permanently.

A few days ago, a colleague of mine experienced something nobody should have to. An accident that could have left her with lifelong injuries. Thankfully, it didn't. But it left her and her family with something that isn't quite as ea...