Judith Permar, 56, dies after getting arm stuck in donation bin in Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Tue, 08/16/2022 - 11:20am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, February 5, 2017

Pennsylvania woman dies after getting arm stuck in donation bin

Investigators said her arm got stuck in the donation bin after the step stool she was using collapsed.

Permar’s left arm and wrist were broken. The Northumberland County coroner said Permar died from blunt force trauma and hypothermia. Her death was ruled accidental.

Woman dies after getting arm stuck in clothing donation bin

"To be standing there, knowing that just the person across the street could just turn the light on and help you and just there and not be able to call somebody or have somebody come help you," said resident Kia Vazquez.

Her arms trapped in a clothing donation bin, she dangled helplessly through the cold night and died

 

There she dangled until 8:30 the next morning, when she was finally found. Bags were scattered around her, and the Hummer’s engine was still running.

The temperature had dropped to 21 degrees that night, according to Weather Underground.

WOMAN DIES IN BIZARRE DONATION BIN ACCIDENT

Permar's son said she always wanted to help the less fortunate and constantly donated to those clothing bins.In lieu of flowers, her family asks people make donations to their local SPCA or animal shelter as Judith was an animal lover.
 

Coroner: Woman Died After Getting Arm Stuck in Clothing Donation Bin

Her son says in honor of his mother’s giving heart, the family welcomes anyone who would like to attend her funeral service this Friday at the Stutz Funeral Home in Mount Carmel.

People Involved: 
Judith Permar
Roadway: 
Route 54

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