LIVONIA, Mich. – A nurse in Livonia was killed over the weekend while pushing a patient back to the nursing home after the patient walked out and laid down in the middle of a road, officials said.
UPDATE: Hear what happened from a witness
An elderly patient at Majestic Care walked out of the facility around 9:40 p.m. Sunday, July 23, and laid down in the middle of 5 Mile Road, according to authorities.
Some nurses went out to the road and put the patient in a wheelchair. They were pushing her back to the nursing home when an 80-year-old driver swerved to avoid the wheelchair and struck a 42-year-old nurse from Plymouth, police said.
The nurse was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The driver who struck the nurse also crashed into two other cars, according to authorities. Police did not say whether anyone else was injured.
It is with profound grief and immense sympathy that we mourn the unfortunate passing of a valued care team member of Majestic Care who lost her life in a devastating accident.
Paul D. Pruitt, CEO of Majestic Care shares that the entire Majestic Care family is heartbroken by this deeply upsetting event.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Care Team member’s family, friends, and colleagues as they cope with this unimaginable loss,” Pruitt said. “She was an amazing care giver that provided exceptional care to residents and created magic for all those around her. We recognize with admiration the dedicated care she gave serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse and the calling she answered by always putting the lives of residents as a top priority.”
Majestic Care is providing grief counseling and support services to all Care Team members and residents who have been impacted by this tragedy. We understand that this is an incredibly difficult time for everyone, and we are dedicated to providing the necessary resources and assistance to help them through this painful period.
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for all our Care Team members, and this accident has reminded us of the importance of workplace safety. Majestic Care is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to understand what happened and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
As we grasp this loss, Majestic Care remains committed to focusing on enriching the lives of those we are honored to care for. Our Care Team and residents will remain at the heart of each decision made. To find and access resources and support provided, please reach out to MyMajestic@MajesticCare.com.
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