Forget about the story, who really cares who is Lauren or Helen or what ever her name?
The point is many people didn't know about 112 number.
I know that even myself of 105 kg and being in special force for many years wouldn't stop to anyone in some dark dangerous place what ever lights are on unmarked car! Of course I would let them know I saw them, put hazard lights on, slow down and drive to safe place before I stop.
But that's me. I still check back seats to see if anyone is there before I get in the car
I was trained to do so and I don't see it as a bad thing even if my wife gets annoyed sometimes
cheers