Long story short, I was traveling to NYC and trying to catch a ferry to make it in time for a funeral.

I was traveling about 600 miles to get there and between horrible weather and the travel I was completely exhausted by the time I got into the city. Missed my ferry (by 16 minutes) and had to go around.

I was trying to cross five lanes of traffic from a left intersection in 1/4 mile. This beat-up tow truck with NY plates lined up next to me, then dropped back and flashed his lights so I could merge in. Then he moved over to the next lane and made space for me again. He was super aggressive with anyone who tried to cut in, honking, swerving, flashing his lights. He wouldn't let anyone get close to me.

This absolute angel escorted me across the five lanes, then he followed me off the exit and made sure I was in the correct lane to exit, then he flashed his brights and got back on the highway.

I have no idea how he knew where I needed to go or how much I needed his help in that moment, but I'll always be grateful.