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re: Ex Raven TE Todd Heap hits daughter w/ car
Posted on 4/15/17 at 1:43 pm to jimithing11
Posted on 4/15/17 at 1:43 pm to jimithing11
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How does something like this even happen?
Its unfortunately way more common than people realize.
Around 2,400 kids each year - or approximately 50 children each week - are injured after being struck or run over by a car that is backing out from a driveway. Of these, around 2 kids will die each and every week from their injuries, (or around 100 every year), according to 2007 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
All told, backover accidents account for around 42% of all non-traffic related auto fatalities involving children each year. Front-over’s account for another 22%.
Most of the time it's a relative behind the wheel - often a parent - who runs the child over.
These accidents occur from a lapse in supervision as someone is either leaving or coming home from a trip. A child is lost track of for just a moment and ends up either in front of or in back of the car without the driver noticing.
A child may slip out the door without being seen, and so the person leaving assumes the child is still safely inside.
Or a child may break away and run after the parent who is leaving, either because they want to tell them something, need a last minute hug or kiss, or otherwise feel they need their parent.
Occasionally they occur because a child is playing/hiding underneath a car.
Always do a walk-around of the vehicle before you get in to drive away, looking not just around the tires and underneath the car but also in the general vicinity in each direction for any kids that may be nearby (yours or someone else's).
Never back out in a hurry.
Be sure to keep your driveway / yard clear of toys, balls, sports equipment, or other debris that could tempt a child to dart behind your car.
Hold toddlers and young preschoolers when someone is backing out so they aren't tempted to run away or wiggle from your grasp.
As soon as your kids can walk and talk, explain to them how important it is to never try and run· after mommy or run / play behind a car.
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Posted on 4/15/17 at 2:01 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Don't be too judgmental, it can happen pretty easily.
My sister was 3 years old in 1972. My mother was standing in the open kitchen door, holding my 1 year old sister. My dad was parked in the driveway and had just gotten in his car. My 3 year old sister ran past my mother, out of the carport and into the driveway to kiss my father goodbye. He didn't see her as she came along the driver's side of the car. He slammed the car door, caught her pinky finger and crushed it.
It was a bloody mess. She spent a night, maybe two, in the hospital as the doctors tried to decide whether to amputate or not. Ultimately, they just tried to reconstruct it. I'm sure it hurt like a bitch. Lots of crying involved.
I was 11, and I could tell my father was traumatized by the incident. I don't know how a father handles running over their child.
My sister was 3 years old in 1972. My mother was standing in the open kitchen door, holding my 1 year old sister. My dad was parked in the driveway and had just gotten in his car. My 3 year old sister ran past my mother, out of the carport and into the driveway to kiss my father goodbye. He didn't see her as she came along the driver's side of the car. He slammed the car door, caught her pinky finger and crushed it.
It was a bloody mess. She spent a night, maybe two, in the hospital as the doctors tried to decide whether to amputate or not. Ultimately, they just tried to reconstruct it. I'm sure it hurt like a bitch. Lots of crying involved.
I was 11, and I could tell my father was traumatized by the incident. I don't know how a father handles running over their child.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 2:54 pm to Corporal Beavis
What an awful story. God I feel for that family.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 3:10 pm to Corporal Beavis
Prayers for Todd and his wife. That is very sad. Heart goes out to them. I feel like crying.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 3:22 pm to MottLaneKid
Wow. so tragic; how does one heal from this? If that's even possible?
Posted on 4/15/17 at 4:14 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:
approximately 50 children each week - are injured after being struck or run over by a car that is backing out from a driveway.
I was curious whether his truck had rear backing sensors or a rear viewing camera ,but another article states that Heap actually drove forward over her.
Obviously did not see her over the hood.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 4:22 pm to Corporal Beavis
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Ex Raven TE Todd Heap hits daughter w/ car
I just hope it was quick for the child.
As much as I can't imagine the circumstances, it would be so much worse if the child was still alive for some period of time after the accident had happened.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 6:31 pm to Corporal Beavis
So sad and tragic ...
I have no children at home but still do a walkaround out of habit (and two little kids next door).
The few who posted "humorous" posts are really despicable people.
I have no children at home but still do a walkaround out of habit (and two little kids next door).
The few who posted "humorous" posts are really despicable people.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 6:38 pm to AjaxFury
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AjaxFury
frick. You.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 6:42 pm to MSH
Don't understand the jerkoffs making jokes about this and calling for punishment
Heap will have a lifetime of personal punishment for this accident
This same thing happened in my neighborhood when I was a kid, so awful
Heap will have a lifetime of personal punishment for this accident
This same thing happened in my neighborhood when I was a kid, so awful
Posted on 4/15/17 at 6:49 pm to supatigah
Similar thing just happened last week in a slidell neighborhood. I think a 2 yr olds head went splat
Posted on 4/15/17 at 6:57 pm to Chad504boy
It can happen easily. You have to watch out for little kids
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