How does John Wesley happen to meet Sylder?

John Wesley is creeping through the woods with his flashlight looking for his traps. As he is wading through the stream, he hears the sounds of a car approaching. He stands there motionless for awhile as he listens, and eventually the sound of cracking trees and a pulse of water make it clear the car has crashed nearby. John goes to the car to help the driver--who, he assumes, must be hurt--and smells the distinct odor of whiskey. At the precise moment he tries to open the door it swings violently open from inside and sends him flying backwards. He struggles to find his flashlight, which was nearly lost forever in the dark stream. He sees the car's driver--Sylder--get out of his car, his face smeared with blood. He helps him to the bank of the stream and asks if he is hurt.