Alice Bessmer, 91, killed when friend accidentally runs her over in Maitland, Florida

Modified Date: 
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 3:36pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, December 19, 2015

Elderly woman accidentally hits, kills 91-year-old friend in Fla.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers have confirmed that a 78-year-old woman accidentally backed her car over her 91-year-old friend and killed her. NBC affiliate WESH-TV in Orlando, Fla. reporte that it happened in Seminole County as the 91-year-old woman was getting something out of the back seat. That's when the car began to roll backwards. The driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal and ran the other woman over and then hit a fence.

Woman, 78, accidentally hits, kills 91-year-old friend in Maitland

It happened along Glastonberry Road in the Seminole County part of Maitland. The 91-year-old went to get something out of the back seat when the car began to roll backwards. That's when the Florida Highway Patrol said the 78-year-old accidentally pressed the gas and ran her over. She continued reversing until she hit a fence, officials said. "The mood is somber. They're dear friends, they've known each other for years. Very close. By all means, it was an accident. Especially this time of year, it's an unfortunate series of events that occurred," said Sgt. Mark Castleberry, with the Florida Highway Patrol.
People Involved: 
Alice Bessmer
Ursula Schelider

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