Pensioner killed in park by runaway police van rolling down a hill.

[IceNineKills]

A PENSIONER was killed by a runaway police van — after officers parked it on a hill in a public park.
The OAP was reportedly eating ice cream when the Ford Transit rolled down the slope and ploughed into him in Pudsey, West Yorks.


It is thought an investigation will focus on whether the driver forgot to apply the handbrake.

The victim's two walking sticks could be seen lying on the ground beside the van as crash investigators photographed the scene today.




Two officers - one male and one female - had gone to Pudsey Park after reports of youths causing trouble shortly after 2pm on Saturday.
They stopped on a slope near the park entrance and got out to speak to the youths.


But within seconds the van rolled forwards and ran into the pensioner, who is thought to have been sitting on a wall in the sunshine.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Paramedics were called to the scene, but the man died of his injuries.


”The matter was immediately referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4951979/Pensioner-killed-in-park-by-runaway-police-van-rolling-down-a-hill.html

[-:Undertaker:-]

How awful, always expect the unexpected as they say.

RIP.

[Calum0812]

Wow. Of all the ways to leave us.
Really sad - RIP :(

[Samantha]

Ah, my county, just down the road from me. A true shame, RIP.

[Rachel]

It is sad :( Rip and sorry for the familly :(

[Lee]

RIP, I hope the driver gets what he/she deserves and they will realize they are no more below the law than us.

[Catchy]

RIP, I hope the driver gets what he/she deserves and they will realize they are no more below the law than us.

Dont think there was a driver... it was parked on the hill and it rolled down lmao

sad r.i.p

[Matt]

Why is it always the innocent people who get caught up in things that could be avoided. RIP

[Cerys]

Only in west yorkshire can this happen.. damn us.


RIP. Such a shame D: I really hope it was quick and he knew nothing about it. Must be an awful feeling. ;;


+ Samanfa; IT'S LIKE 20 MILES AWAY FROM YOU. getout;)

[wixard]

omfg this makes me so ******* sad, why dd they have to include that he was eating an icecream enjoying the sunshine? WHEN AN OLD PERSON BUYS AN ICECREAM IN MY SHOP JUST THAT ALONE IS TO MAKE ME TEAR UP!!

rip :(

[Stephen]

when i read about the ice cream bit all I can picture is my grandparents eating ice cream with their lil sun hats on, all happy smiling enjoying the sun :(

[Yawn]

v unfortunate

[Adam]

It's an unfortunate tragic accident and nothing more, I hope the occupants of the vehicle don't get reprimanded.

[Shar]

That's so sad :( RIP.

[Jurv]

n'aw bless the poor guy :( rest in peace

[Matthew]

how unfortunate :(

RIP

[e5]

Why does this thread quote link to subos thread?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4951979/Pensioner-killed-in-park-by-runaway-police-van-rolling-down-a-hill.html

In west yorkshire wow, what a terrible way to go. I don't think the police involved should be in trouble for this as it's a sheer accident but I guess if they didn't apply the handbrake they should have taken more care to make sure they do on a hill! RIP

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DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!

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