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Woman On Motorized Shopping Cart Killed On Nine Mile Road
September 11, 2022
A woman on a motorized shopping cart was struck and killed on Nine Mile Road near University Parkway.
A van driven by a 38-year old woman was traveling west on Nine Mile Road just west of University as a 35-year old woman riding the shopping cart was crossing Nine Mile from south to north. An unknown vehicle stopped in the inside lane as the van was approaching, failing to yield the right of way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. This caused the front of the van to collide with the right side of the shopping cart about 9:07 Friday night.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The woman driving the van was not injured.
NorthEsambia.com file photo.
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17 Responses to “Woman On Motorized Shopping Cart Killed On Nine Mile Road”
DDD sounds like someone who has never had hard times. God bless all involved.
It is VERY SAD that ppl are so cavalier about a Human (mother of 4) dying. NOBODY knows the facts from this article. Quit being so dang hateful. I knew her an her children are Lost now. Accidents happen for everybody involved. Rest in Peace girl.
Bill T, we’re you there? No you weren’t. Yielding to a person who stole a publix shopping cart because she was too lazy to walk is just plain stupid. SHE WAS NOT IN A CROSSWALK GENIUS. I feel sorry for the driver who will be senselesly sued by her lazy family.
Yesterday, Sunday early afternoon, I saw TWO people riding ONE electric cart made for one handicapped person close by where this accident happened. This was on University Blvd right at that entrance to the Publix and Panera Bread. The cart came down the driveway to the street and turned on the street instead of turning on the sidewalk, headed south. I observed them because I was stopped in the left turn lane waiting on the traffic light. I agree that all car drivers need to be careful around these electric carts and be patient. But the person on the electric cart needs to follow the rules also. Rest in Peace.
I understand that the vehicle may not have yielded, but it was pitch dark outside when I drove by the scene. These “motorized shopping carts” do not have lights on them. It should have never been on the road, especially after dark. This is very sad for both sides. Condolences to the family of the loss.
“Saying a ‘motorized shopping cart’ makes some of these people think it belonged to a store.”
We wrote “motorized shopping cart” because that’s what FHP called it in their report.
The scooter should not have even been on the road. Much less, have the right of way.
The reason the lady I’d dead is because of the person who failed to yield the right of way !!! If the person who killed her would have obeyed the law the lady would still be here !!! Don’t matter how or on what she was riding or driving !!!!!
Saying a ‘motorized shopping cart’ makes some of these people think it belonged to a store. There are people that have their own motorized cart, and some do drive them around some roads. It’s not safe, or street legal, I don’t believe. I would assume if the lady had ’stolen’ the cart from Target or Publix etc. it would say so in the article.
Prayers for all involved.
@lakenanne so you mean to tell me two wrongs make a right if so you are wrong!!!!the driver of the van FAILED TO YEILD right of way a simple law that was NOT observed!!! Regardless of what she was operating!!! So you see who was wrong now or at least i hope you have enough sense to understand who is wrong like you !!!!!
I live near this stretch of highway. With the amount of traffic and the way the motorists drive along there, you take your life in your hands in a fullsize motor vehicle…an electric cart of any kind…no way!
Bill T, the lady had no business driving motorized shopping cart on road, they belong in store to parking lot! Enough said!
I thought the shopping carts were supposed to have a chip in them to make them shut off when they left the parking lot.
It’s sad for someone to lose their life because of a person that DONT obey the rules of the road!!! Or don’t know the rules!!! Either way the person that killed her is responsible for her death!!! Enough said!!!!!!
Sad situation for all involved but why was this 38 year-old person riding a motorized SHOPPING cart across 9-Mile anyway? She had to have gotten the cart from Target or Publix and those carts aren’t made to be ridden down the road, across the road or anywhere else but in those stores. No reflectors for visibility and most can barely move down the store aisles they’re so slow. Somehow this will end up with a lawyer suing a store because this cart was allowed to get this woman killed. I feel sorry for the folks that hit her more than anyone else.
very sad story I’m lost for words. heaven just gained another angel. I will stress people drive way to fast these days and get mad at you if you try to drive safe. look at all the fenders doors bumpers front end damage on cars etc. ? as I’ve said before Pensacola is home of the demo derby . I’m concerned very concerned with a elder lady that rides one of these down my street with a dog on a leash ?? let’s her dog poop beside everyone’s driveway and mailbox. I’ve seen cars almost hit this woman many times . bottom line is to many people driving that should not be driving at all. ( end of story )
How sad. Praying for all involved.