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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWoman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe - Ottawa Citizen - 12/14/2017 - Ottawa Citizen - 12/14/201712/15/2017 Woman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe I Ottawa Citizen Woman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe ANDREW DUFFY IMoire -firoirn Andirew IDu-ffv (HTTP://OTTAWACTTIZEN.COM/AUTHOR/ADUFFY2044) PulblHished circ ILeceimbeir'.14,2017 11 Last Updated: ILeceimbeir'.14,2017 4„ IIT IEST A 0 d ra ","v d "), Y (,/"" � "'I � ""'� "i C '0/"""""/""""" M/"Y d ff Avf,,",, i t), �""" �­flt � r i L /,',',­�, L 3 � ✓3 0 , �' i "r 1, S :)j V" fpmn i" L I e rin f' ­; f' D r I f f. ffm V�","'I IIS, OTTWP A pedestrian is in serious condition after being struck and dragged by a school bus Thursday http://ottawacitizen.com/news/loca1-news/woman-struck-dragged-by-schoo1-bus-on-woodroffe 1/6 12/15/2017 Woman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe I Ottawa Citizen afternoon as she crossed Woodroffe Avenue. Witnesses said the woman was crossing with the light when the yellow school bus, westbound on Iris Street, turned north onto Woodroffe and "sideswiped" the pedestrian before she could reach the sidewalk. She fell under the bus and was dragged for a few feet as her clothing became entangled with the bus, paramedics said. The woman, in her late 60s, sustained chest and abdominal injuries, but was conscious throughout the incident. She was treated at the scene and taken to The Ottawa Hospital's Civic campus in serious condition. The schoolchildren on the bus were unharmed. Ottawa police temporarily closed the intersection to conduct a collision investigation. 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Visit our FAQ page (http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/story.html?id-7195492) for more information. 45 Comments Add a comment... Victoria Holloway. -Wills So, basically, the school bus driver, with a bus full of children for which he/she was responsible, was driving dangerously, and illegally turned into the intersection. Nice. And that whole "The schoolchildren on the bus were unharmed" thing... really? You're really going with that? Do you not understand that seeing and hearing THAT would have a tremendous psychological impact on them? Like • Reply • 41 • 15 hrs Courtney INeiidy © And maybe the pedestrian was on their phone for example? Easy to judge without all the facts. Pedestrians can behave very dangerously too. Like • Reply • 27 • 15 hrs David Gabriel • Kanta, Ontario Driving dangerously? Maybe the poor pedestrian was in the drivers blindspot? Illegally +. ......d .... ..,... 1-- 44... L..... .J;. —14- —4--.. L...F... 4-. 4.L... http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/woman-struck-dragged-by-school-bus-on-woodroffe 3/6 12/15/2017 Woman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe i Ottawa Citizen LUI I ICU, JU yUU IV IUW U IC {JUJ UIUI I l JLU'J UCIUI C LUI I III II,j. 11Y1IL f IL J aIJU IIISCIy U IU U IIIUI CI I had no clue what happened until after the fact. Let the police and the system do their job before crucifying the bus driver. I'm sure they're badly shook up to! Like • Reply • 21 • 15 hrs Victoria IHoilloway.-1 !ill Is Courtney Neidy read the story. The woman was crossing with the light. She was in the intersection. NO vehicle is supposed to enter an intersection when a pedestrian is in it. Period. Like • Reply • 26 • 15 hrs Show 10 irnoire ireplies lin this tlhnire d Felt .. ^ ,� t Everyone is so quick to jump the gun and blame the driver.. how do you know that the pedestrain wasnt in the driverd blind spot or didnt decide last second to cross? Stop jumping to conclusions and let the Police do their job. Praying for a fast recovery for the lady struck. Like • Reply • 27 • 15 hrs �2Charlene Morey Morrison Aylmer uebec With the mirror system the bus has there shouldn't be any blind spot also the new rule about driving into an intersection with a pedestrian is in place. Trama for the children is not a small thing injures or not Like • Reply • 5 • 14 hrs Danielle Verdon • Customer Service Representative (CSR) at Domino's Pizza The children were probably unaware about what happened until it was all said and done firstly. Secondly , u dont know if the pedestrian stepped out on the road once the bus was already turning. Either which way in such a unfortunate situation you shouldnt be saying anyone was at fault. Accidents happen and are just that Like • Reply • 1 • 13 hrs Iyain Iaoust orks at School Charlene Morey Morrison firsty the kids were 11-13(i was on the bus) secondly(trigger warning) i watched her take a swig of cough medicine and step off the curb Like • Reply • 3 • 13 hrs Show 8 irnoire ireplies iiirn this thniread I onirniie Teet • Verdun High School, Verdun, Quebec Well, I am assuming the Ottawa Citizen wasn't there; I wasn't there; all the commenters on this post weren't there, and the police weren't there when this horrible event took place. Think I'll wait on commenting and wait for the police to investigate before coming to a conclusion as to who's to blame. Meanwhile I hope that unfortunate lady recovers from her injuries. http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/woman-struck-d ragged-by-school-bus-on-woodroffe W. 12/15/2017 Woman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe i Ottawa Citizen Like • Reply • 16 • 14 hrs Nancy Karen Syre • Office Manager at Legend Recreation Software, Inc, Well said Bonnie! Like • Reply • 2 • 12 hrs Marcella Redekop You did comment and the best comment yet .... May she recover and God forbid seeing as she was conscious while being dragged may she not end up permanently mentally scarred! Like • Reply • 11 hrs t Jane IDeeir Witnesses were there and said the lady was crossing on a green. Good enough for me. Like • Reply • 44 mins Natalie Young My son was on the school bus behind the school bus that hit the pedestrian. An email went out to all parents immediately about the accident. Social workers will be at the school tomorrow to speak with the kids if they need help. As for the driver, I don't know what exactly happened but I feel for him. Can you imagine hitting someone? You people are so quick to judge when there is no conclusive evidence yet. The whole ordeal is horrible and we will pray for the victim and her family and also for the bus driver as the trauma of hurting someone would be overwhelming. It's not like it was intentional. Like • Reply • 19 • 12 hrs Lisa McCormick Agreed. Well put. My son was on the bus. Like • Reply • 9 hrs (Lyne Dionne • C aufFeure d'autobus scolaire at AutobusBelisle-1 900 ince - F What's the name of the bus company? Like • Reply • 7 hrs Ray Markwick Maybe if school bus drivers were paid properly for safely transporting our kids, we would get better and more qualified drivers. Like • Reply • 6 • 15 hrs wLorna Munday • Works at Remember When Gifts & Gift Baskets So now its the fault of the 60 year old lady who was minding her own business Like • Reply • 1 • 14 hrs Elle Myles and maybe the firemen should slack because they don't like their pay? or the pilots may napwhile flying? tfoh with the most idiotic statement et!! maybe you should be fired for 9 Y Y having this dangerous mindset!!! you don't like it find another job let someone who cares drive our children Like • Reply • 2 • 13 hrs • Edited http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/woman-struck-dragged-by-school-bus-on-woodroffe 5/6 12/15/2017 Woman struck, dragged by school bus on Woodroffe I Ottawa Citizen Debbie Demers - Algonquin College This is s stupid comment! No relevance whatsoever! 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