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California woman struck by car, killed while trying to help ‘someone stuck in snow’
A California lady has died after getting hit by a car whereas making an attempt to assist “somebody caught within the snow,” her household says.
Barbie Hughes was in Polique Canyon within the Massive Bear Lake space of San Bernadino County the night of Saturday, Feb. 25, when she was struck, in keeping with a Fb submit. A number of toes of snow have been reported within the space.
“Whereas we’re unsure on all of the little particulars but, one thing occurred and Barbie was run over and sustained deadly accidents,” the message stated.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division confirmed the loss of life to Fox Information Digital and stated the California Freeway Patrol is investigating.
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Barbie Hughes died Sunday, Feb. 26, after being hit by a car whereas making an attempt to assist someone caught in snow within the Massive Bear Lake space, her household says. (Fb)
“She was killed from a car vs. pedestrian incident,” a San Bernardino County Sheriff spokesman stated.
Fox Information Digital has reached out to the California Freeway Patrol for additional remark.
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Hughes’ household stated following the incident that she was taken to an area hospital, the place her mom, Sheree, was “capable of be there along with her whereas she was awake.”
“Upon finishing X-rays/CT Scan the medical doctors discovered her accidents have been substantial and extreme,” the household wrote on Fb. “They couldn’t airlift her because of the climate, however there was an ambulance on stand-by in case they acquired her steady.”
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The household continued by saying, “Because the ache set in, the choice was made to intubate [Hughes] to supply some aid,” however the “damaged bones had punctured her lung(s) and one punctured her coronary heart.”
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Hughes was pronounced lifeless early the following morning, in keeping with her household, which has arrange a GoFundMe.
“We’re all grieving for the lack of this stunning soul that made us giggle, cry, and have full tummies along with her distinctive cooking!!” they added.