Elderly Woman Drives Car Into Hospital, Killing Two...

foofur · October 17th, 2007, 03:12 AM

BROCKTON, Mass. — A car driven by a 76-year-old patient smashed into a hospital entrance, killing two staff members including a doctor who witnesses said was trying to push people out of the way, authorities said Tuesday.

Jane Berghold said her brakes, which had recently been worked on, may have failed Monday afternoon when her car struck the entrance to Brocton Hospital's Radiation Therapy Unit.

"It was when I went to brake that the car just didn't stop," Berghold said.

She said she was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and was going to the radiation center for a consultation.

"I don't recall much of anything. It all happened too fast," she said. She was treated and released after the accident.

Dr. Mark Vasa, 58, the chief of radiation therapy, died at the scene. Witnesses say he was trying to get people out of the way when he was hit. Susan Plante, 60, the center's secretary, died Monday night at a Boston hospital, according to the Plymouth district attorney's office. Two other staff members were injured.

Police were investigating whether mechanical failure or driver error was to blame. Berghold was not charged.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302507,00.html

Her age or the mechanic. Which holds the blame? What do you think?

Not good news, imho.

Mondocane · October 17th, 2007, 03:44 AM

Her!

She is to blame. "I don't recall much of anything. It all happened too fast..." What the fuck was the gerry doing driving fast near the entrance of the horsepital?!

1) Gerries;
2) 80% of asians; and,
3) kids under 25

should not be on the roads.

foofur · October 17th, 2007, 09:42 AM

I agree, Mondo. Exact reason why I posed the question. I remember when my Dad had to take away the keys from his Father like it was yesterday. He insisted he was fine to drive even though we kept running off of the road on the way to dinner one evening!

I really think we should have older drivers tested each year after a certain age to see if they are still able to drive properly. That mechanic knew what he was doing. Most do. Unfortunately for this lady and doctor, she didn't.

Terrible tragedy that could've been prevented.

This was a Hospital where this Doctor dedicated his life to helping ppl afflicted with Cancer.

killingjoke · October 17th, 2007, 10:08 AM

just take away their pension money.

October 17th, 2007, 03:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
foofur Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,344	Elderly Woman Drives Car Into Hospital, Killing Two... BROCKTON, Mass. — A car driven by a 76-year-old patient smashed into a hospital entrance, killing two staff members including a doctor who witnesses said was trying to push people out of the way, authorities said Tuesday. Jane Berghold said her brakes, which had recently been worked on, may have failed Monday afternoon when her car struck the entrance to Brocton Hospital's Radiation Therapy Unit. "It was when I went to brake that the car just didn't stop," Berghold said. She said she was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and was going to the radiation center for a consultation. "I don't recall much of anything. It all happened too fast," she said. She was treated and released after the accident. Dr. Mark Vasa, 58, the chief of radiation therapy, died at the scene. Witnesses say he was trying to get people out of the way when he was hit. Susan Plante, 60, the center's secretary, died Monday night at a Boston hospital, according to the Plymouth district attorney's office. Two other staff members were injured. Police were investigating whether mechanical failure or driver error was to blame. Berghold was not charged. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,302507,00.html Her age or the mechanic. Which holds the blame? What do you think? Not good news, imho. __________________ Jazzie Marie July 2004- August 22, 2009

October 17th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
foofur Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,344	I agree, Mondo. Exact reason why I posed the question. I remember when my Dad had to take away the keys from his Father like it was yesterday. He insisted he was fine to drive even though we kept running off of the road on the way to dinner one evening! I really think we should have older drivers tested each year after a certain age to see if they are still able to drive properly. That mechanic knew what he was doing. Most do. Unfortunately for this lady and doctor, she didn't. Terrible tragedy that could've been prevented. This was a Hospital where this Doctor dedicated his life to helping ppl afflicted with Cancer. __________________ Jazzie Marie July 2004- August 22, 2009 Last edited by foofur; October 17th, 2007 at 10:58 AM.. Reason: spelling.

October 17th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
killingjoke Proctologist Join Date: May 2006 Location: it is warmer in the anus Posts: 5,970	just take away their pension money. __________________ need more sugar.

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October 17th, 2007, 03:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mondocane Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,875	Her! She is to blame. "I don't recall much of anything. It all happened too fast..." What the fuck was the gerry doing driving fast near the entrance of the horsepital?! 1) Gerries; 2) 80% of asians; and, 3) kids under 25 should not be on the roads.