Her minivan was hit when a semi-truck’s axle and wheels came off at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Lessard Road at Anthony Henday Drive.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm that the staff and students of Our Lady of the Prairies Catholic School have lost a member of our school family in a tragic accident this morning,” a letter sent to parents read. The EPS Major Collisions Investigations Section and the Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit are investigating.This is the second crash of this kind in the area in as many days. On Oct. 27, a truck was crushed when it was hit by a loose dual-wheel.EPS regularly inspects commercial vehicles to catch equipment issues and driver errors that could create problems on the roads.
During three days of inspections in October, CVIU members found 46 violations. Just 17 per cent of the vehicles passed inspection.
That’s not a wheel people, that’s the whole undercarriage! So the company operating that trailer needs to be held to the same accountability as the company that was involved with the Humbolt crash...
This happened in Ontario a few years back, failed wheel bearings from poorly maintained trucks, get the enforcement people out there with some real fines
Employer’s need to be held accountable here! Not only the drivers! Unacceptable!
This is so sad! Condolences to her family and friends.