Open this photo in gallery: Dr. Charles Scriver was a pioneer in the field of biochemical genetics, leading the establishment of community screening programs for genetic diseases, and pushing for the addition of vitamin D in milk in Quebec to prevent rickets.Courtesy of the Family The Volkswagen Beetle carrying a young Charles Scriver and his family was suddenly sideswiped by a vehicle that drove off without stopping. The hit caused the Beetle to roll over into oncoming traffic. Dr. Scriver, at age 31, believed his life was about to end, right there on the highway between Montreal and Quebec City....