Tragedy In Omaha

[FrigidFTSup]

Sad news out of Omaha today. Apparently a driver struck and killed a pedestrian. Word from the higher ups is the driver had 35 years of safe driving. Terrible tragedy for all parties.

My prayers go out to the driver and the pedestrian's family. I can't even fathom the feeling that poor guy is going through right now.

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Pedestrian-Killed-After-Being-Struck-by-UPS-Truck-361512381.html

 

[turbostixxx]

Looks like it's not even a mile from the hub there. Terrible tragedy. Can happen to anyone, keep your head on a swivel drivers! I feel sorry for this driver, his family, and the pedestrians family. No one wins or comes out ok in this situation .

 

[clean hairy]

Prayers for the sorrow both families are suffering as this should be a joyous time of year!

 

[The Driver]

Scariest possible scenario. Keep your eyes moving and expect anything out there. Reminder for myself more than anything.

 

[hellfire]

54 yrs old... wonder how many hours he had for the week, wonder how many stops he had left?

 

[Catatonic]

54 yrs old... wonder how many hours he had for the week, wonder how many stops he had left?

Wonder how many teeth he had?

 

[BrownThunder]

This was all the rage at our PCM today.

 

[iowa boy]

This was all the rage at our PCM today.

Same thing here.

We then got a message later in the day about a package car vs. a pedestrian at another Iowa center today. No other news than that.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

No mention of this tragedy in our center.

 

[Pooter]

Just terrible.

It's crazy hard to spot pedestrian in the evening. You have the console, reverse camera, Christmas lights and glare working against you. Hell, even the headlights suck.

Nonetheless, slow it down and stay alert.

 

[AllOnTheHorses]

I have some neighborhoods that are LOADED with young kids and people out socializing. I always break from the plan and get that area done before school gets out.
Do what you have to do in the name of safety. SAFETY IS THE PRIORITY.
What a tragedy.

 

[HEFFERNAN]

It's very sad to hear this.
We put a lot of miles on these package cars and to have this happen to a safe-driving vet, even sadder.
We have all had that glare issue at night when we drive, especially when it rains.
2 weeks from christmas, this should of never happened to two well respected individuals.