STRATFORD - A female pedestrian is dead after she was hit by a heavy equipment vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Glen Stewart Drive at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
The vehicle was in the process of removing snow from the parking lot when the accident occurred.
The woman, whose name is being withheld until next of kin have been notified, was immediately transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital when Stratford RCMP and Island EMS responded to the accident but later died as a result of her injuries.
Woman hit by snow removal vehicle dies of injuries
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- Wendy
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:42:06
I knew the lady and her family, my heart goes out to them...such a tragic loss...GOD bless them all
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- kent
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:41:02
Although i am a bit late commenting on this story, not ever normally doing so, i feel the need to do so after reading so many comments which were made pre judgemental and without any fact. I am personal friends with the backhoe operator and the owner of this very reputable company and althought many will judge my comment because of this, it is not the case. I have personnally plowed this lot and many others like it in stratford for this company and although no longer doing so, the situation is always the same. under contract you have an obligation to have the parking lots clear for residents who need to get out. At the same time there is notices to all residents about heavy equiquipment and snow removal precautions prior to the winter seosons given to all residents. The rules apply the same in this situation as any other motor vehicle situation, when you cross a road you look both ways. not pointing blame at anybody here, it is hard after learning the tragic happenings and the comments directed to the operator of the backhoe to not say anything. I personally know that this machine was equipped with the proper flashing lights, back-up lights and most imortantly a working back-up alarm. This is not meant to point blame as this is a terrible situation but it really is a situation of wrong place and wrong time... but not oly to the poor lady who was struck and her family but also to the operator and his family who will be effected by this the rest of thier lives. this is a man who has always displayed caution and diligance and also has many years expeirience with snow removal. a very careful and safety minded individual who has love and respect for the job, the machine and the people around it. GOD bless Dolly and her family and also the operator and his family as well as both sides who will need a lot of time to mend the scares after this terrible situation. What is done is done but we all must come out of this- pedestrians and operators- with a lesson for the future.
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- IslanderGirl
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:38:07
My heart goes out to her family as well as the operator of the vehicle. Unfortunate accidents do happen and there is nobody to blame here as I am sure the family and the operate are feeling horrible right now. Don't judge the situation unless you were involved because you have no idea of knowing who may have looked and who didn't. It's a tragic event and I pray for both families involved.
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- R
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:35:16
Such sad news and my deepest condolences to the family. May she Rest in Peace.
For all those who are so quick to condemn the snow plow operator without knowing any of the facts of this terrible accident you should be ashamed of yourselves. -
- flo
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:58
This is such a tragic accident. My heart goes out to the victim,s family and loved ones and also to the driver of the snow plow.god bless you all.
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- Patricia
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:36
Such a sad and tragic accident. My heart goes out to all families affected.
I also agree that pointing out blame doesn't help, sometimes accidents happen which no one wants to happen. -
- John
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:18
To the family who lost their loved one:
I am sooo sorry to hear about this tragedy. It's very sad and I am sad for you, truly and honestly. My heart is heavy for you. As I firmly believe, everyone has their time, some sooner than others, some go peaceful, some not so. But the Lord God is real and He has her in the care of His kingdom where it is said to have images sharper than this life (HD times 1000), colors that we have never seen, a peace, virtually unheard of and Love greater than any man/woman in this world can fathom.
I say this in love and confidence.
God Bless your heart, soul and mind.
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- PAt
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:27:23
To redrock:
I have plowed snow on the highways and parking lots for years and it unfortunate that cars don't respect the plows when they are doing their job.
If plows pulled over everytime they meet a car , do you know what the roads would like.
My sympathies go out to this womans family. -
- May you
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:23:55
I heard she was clearing off her car. May she rest in peace.
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- Stephen
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:12:41
May you RIP, she was actually taking out the garbage. A matter of wrong place at the wrong time
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- Dawn
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:10:59
This was an unfortunate ACCIDENT,no need to point fingers at who was in the wrong.My Condolences go out to the family of the deceased.And also to the Operator and the Family of the operator,i can only imagine what they are dealing with also..a life was lost but it was not intentional.No one has the right to sit here and judge because we were not involved,and frankly it's not fair of us to jugde either party..
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- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:03:30
What a terrible story, my heart goes out to her Family. R.I.P.
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- BOB DOLE
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:02:50
I agree with George from Charlottetown.
the other comments are not needed complaining about snow removal operators. the same can be said about the regular traffic on PEI. this is a tragic accident. and we can only hope it is the last. -
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- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:00:57
Ok redrock, it was in a parking lot where there were many vehicles and tight spaces. Yes the ones are the road are not the best but for these heavy equipment operators who are trying to do their best cleaning the parking lots in extremely tight spaces where they have very little room to move. So don't knock these guys.
My heart goes out the the poor lady and the heavy equipment operator. -
- Sorry
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:00:17
It is unfortunate that such a tragic accident has happened, and my heart goes out to her family and friends.
Snow plows need to slow down and also need to make sure it is safe for them to proceed, just because they are bigger than anything and everything else on the road doesn't give them the right to proceed without caution. My house is 30 feet from the T.C.H and yet every year the snow plows go by so fast they bury my front door and throw snow/slush/dirt up to the second story of my house covering it. They have put holes in my siding!! As much as I am sure the driver is sorry for the tragic accident there is no need of literally plowing through !! -
- just me
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:58:44
Very Sad start of the new year, for this ladies family & friends ,
I am very sorry for your loss ...hope God is with you during this time
I find plows go too fast & dont look , i was almost hit last year going to work in a storm , when one went threw a stop sign .. ( yes there was warnings to be off the roas , But i work in health Care & Needed to go to work , as people still need to be cared for )
I hope if anything this story saves alot more lifes ...
Slow Down and look ,,,,, -
- pei'er
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:56:01
So very sorry for all involved here. Devastating for both families - may the support of family and friends be a comfort.
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- Dawn
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:50:46
I hope everyone realizes,that life is so unpredictable and we could end up in the same situation as the Operator of the plow by just getting in our cars........JUST THINK ABOUT THAT!!!!
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- hey
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:49:05
it was a backhoe and sometimes they don't see you you can't count on them to see you every time you need to watch ottfor yourselves don't go poimting the finger and they're just doing their jobs so don't complain or you'll need skidoos its no ones fault
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- redrock
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:48:27
This is terrible!!! I hope it is a wake up call for all snow removal vechicle drivers especially those for the city and highways. I was almost run off the road yesterday by one on Stratford Rd at 10:30am!! They need to slow down and realize they are big and take up a lot of space on our small roads that have no shoulders!!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to this family. And my kids are hoping it is not a parent of one of their friends. -
- anequipment operator
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:47:45
as an equipment operator with a lot of years exper., this has always been on my mind.
my heart truely goes out to both the family, and the operator. this is something he has to live with forever.
this is not the time or place to be bashing operators. try and show some class. -
- Friend
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:46:52
This is not the time or place to argue on who is at fault - who cares who is at fault, I knew this lady, she was a very special beautiful person and family and friends are grieving right now. My condolences to the family, may she RIP
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- George
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:38:06
My deepest sympathies to both her family and the operator involved in this accident. Entering an area where heavy equipment is being used is dangerous and establishing eye contact with the operator before doing so a must. A simple wave of the hand from both the pedestrian and the operator will confirm eye contact has been made and will go a long way in preventing future injuries and deaths. Stay safe and God bless.
