An 85-year-old woman was tragically killed in a parking lot incident at the Gilbert VA clinic last Friday. The event occurred around 11:15 a.m. as two individuals were walking through the parking area. According to AZFamily, the victim, later identified as Lenora Turnbull, stumbled and was subsequently struck by a vehicle.
Turnbull was pronounced dead at the scene. The second pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital, as per AZFamily. The specific circumstances concerning how the second pedestrian was injured remain unclear at this moment. Aerial footage showed a cordoned-off area within the clinic’s parking lot and investigators attending to a pickup truck.
The Phoenix VA Health Care System confirmed in a statement that the deceased was a veteran, expressing deep condolences to her family and loved ones. This was echoed by comments obtained by AZFamily, where they affirmed "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy, and our thoughts are with this veteran’s family and loved ones." Details on the identity of the second injured party and the driver involved in the incident have not yet been released.
The driver involved in the accident stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the authorities, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix. While details are unfolding, no information about potential charges has been made available. The community awaits further developments as the investigation continues.
