One-Year-Old Hit and Killed
By
Becky Ogann
Story Created:
May 21, 2008 at 4:24 PM CST
Story Updated:
May 21, 2008 at 10:56 PM CST
SWISHER - A 22-month-old child was killed when she was hit by a car at a rural Swisher home. It happened at 1690 Falcon Avenue NW near Swisher around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.
The Iowa State Patrol says a meter reader, Janet Joice, 60, of Lisbon, came to the rural home. They say she stopped in the driveway and talked to the mother, Jeanie Kochan. The patrol says Kochan checked to make sure all three of her children and the family dogs were out of the way before telling the driver she could move forward. That's when Avery Kochan stepped in front of the moving car. Avery Kochan was pronounced dead at the hospital.
ISP Sergeant Bob Cox says this was the meter reader's second day on the job for Van Wert Inc.
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Monday, Jun 9 at 5:41 PM chris kriegel wrote ...
please tell us what happened to scott sanborn. enjoyed watching him so much over the years
Saturday, May 31 at 3:44 AM MarriedintoIA wrote ...
Prayers and hugs for ALL who were actually involved. Prayers also for the souls of those who commented without first considering the heartbreaking gravity of this accident. To the previous snipes: my spouse is from IA and from my visits, I learned the hard way that rude bluntness is a way of life there. It's embarrassing to you. Do unto others... You hurt your Field of Dreams state by being so nasty. This family and the driver need love, peace, and privacy to heal--not your hateful opinions.
Wednesday, May 28 at 8:44 AM Voightmann Fam wrote ...
My heart aches for the Kochan family. May God give you the strength you need to make it through this sad time.We are praying for you.
Monday, May 26 at 4:51 PM Melissa- IL wrote ...
My thoughts and prayers go out to all parties involved. This is a tradegic accident that could not be wished upon anyone. To one of my good friends (who is a member of the the family and is feeling a great deal of pain) and to the family, be strong because you will get through this. This tradegic accident can only make you and your family stronger.
Sunday, May 25 at 7:17 PM Natti wrote ...
I have lived in Swisher for 12 years, this was just an accident. Its no ones fault, so lets stop pointing finger at people! What their going through is hard enough, dont make it worse!!
Saturday, May 24 at 7:23 AM DR wrote ...
I cannot believe how insensitive, distracting and hurtful so many of these comments are. The two adults and probably the other children will think of this everyday of their lives. Let this family grieve and hopefully take comfort that ALL involved are in our thoughts and prayers.
Saturday, May 24 at 7:15 AM I agree! wrote ...
KCRG blows goats! Aune bones Kaj in the bathroom; I have seen it myself! Pics coming soon!!!
Saturday, May 24 at 4:31 AM .... wrote ...
This incident has to be very hard for both the family and the meter reader! No one is to blame, accidents happen! Its just sad that such a beautiful little girl had to lose her life over it. Im glad the family is able to forgive! The meter reader must be in alot of pain over this deal! Cant even imagine being in any of their shoes! My condolences go out to all involved.
Friday, May 23 at 2:10 PM cj wrote ...
i am a relative of the meter reader, and i can promise you- she is a beautiful person with more love than any of you pointing your fingers deserves. do not judge unless you walk in the shoes of the one being judged, because your day will come. i pray for peace and for all involved- and thank avery's family for being so forgiving. i guess those that don't have faith must create their own destination- and i am really, really glad i am not in your shoes right now. avery- please dance and sing!!
Friday, May 23 at 1:03 PM re: COMPENSATION wrote ...
This statement was not posted by anyone involved.
Friday, May 23 at 11:28 AM COMPENSATION!!!! wrote ...
All the people involved want to know, is what is a good lawyer to call?? Someone needs to pay for these series of events, and I'm guessing its going to be the deep pockets at the utilitiy companies. Please post good lawyers here who have helped you win cases in the past. If you know anyone who won after slipping at Hy-Vee or anything like that, I'd really like to hear from you!
Friday, May 23 at 11:26 AM From The Gazzette, 5/23 wrote ...
The parents of Avery Kochan...is offering their thanks for the prayers and concerns expressed for their family upon their daughters' death...Jeanie and Rob Kochan released a statement about her death..."Our pain is real, but we know our Savior has suffered in every way as we are today, and Christ will bring us through this difficult time...Avery's death was a tragic accident.No one is to blame for this accident and we desire all those involved in this tragedy rest,knowing that God is in control"
Friday, May 23 at 10:39 AM Compassion!!! wrote ...
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those involved. This has to be very heart breaking for the family and friends of this precious child. They deserve our compassion at this time of tragedy not the sarcasms and hateful messages I'm reading here. Please use a different media to voice your disgusting views!
Friday, May 23 at 8:59 AM bt wrote ...
coulda, should, woulda... I cannot believe there are such heartless people out there that they would have enough audacity to tell these parents that they should've" run in front of the car, not spent time paying attention to the dogs, BLAH BLAH BLAH???" what a heartless human being you must be to actually have the nerve to say something like that to someone, who has just suffered the biggest tragedy in their life. I have one word for you-- KARMA! what comes around goes around.
Friday, May 23 at 7:52 AM anonymous wrote ...
Why did they release the drivers name? And in the East Dubuque accident they didnt...I dont feel it is appropriate to name the driver they too are victims. It isnt like an intentional thing. My heart goes out to all involved.
Thursday, May 22 at 11:49 PM anonymous wrote ...
why doesnt everyone mind their own business. stop pointing fingers at people. you dont know what exactly happened, no one does. grow up and leave the comments to yourselves. How would you feel if it were one of your children and nasty people like you guys were writing this to you?? Think what its like in that families shoes! *Prayers go out to the family and friends of Avery*
Thursday, May 22 at 11:42 PM Get rid of it wrote ...
KCRG, do everyone a favor and pull this section,you are doing a poor job of moderating. Vote conservative in November
Thursday, May 22 at 9:56 PM oh wow wrote ...
i think people shouldnt be so negitive and such big JERKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 22 at 9:32 PM Puzzled Customer wrote ...
What happened to Scott Sanborn ?????? He was on TV one day and off the next !
Thursday, May 22 at 9:21 PM mark alltop wrote ...
avery is my cousins youngest child . her parents are the most careful and responsible people i have seen with their children. this is a awful accident where our entire extended family mourns, with them. we pray for our family and the meter reader too. all of our lives will we changed forever.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:33 PM grams wrote ...
I do think KCRG should monitor these comments better than they do. There are some nasty things being said that are only hurtful to all involved, what are you thinking. I also would like to know what happened to Scott Sanborn sure wish he was back.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:29 PM mD wrote ...
This is a terrible ACCIDENT, yes a word that is in the dictionary, but very seldom used. One thing for sure, there are alot of stupid, ignorant people that somehow find their way online. I'm 52 and willing to challange anyone who thinks 60 is too old to drive, I'd go for duel of the mind or body, baby...bring it on!
Thursday, May 22 at 8:12 PM Seen it wrote ...
I work in a profession that has to see the families of these young children as they are losing them. The anguish in their faces and the pain in their cries are enough to crush your own heart even when you don't know them personally. Losing a child is the worst thing in the world to have to go through. Please be conscious of what you are writing and have a heart for goodness sake. You never know if you might have to go through something like this family is.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:09 PM Audrey K wrote ...
NO parent is perfect, we have all had those "could've been horrible accident " moments but our children were spared. many prayers to the family and the meter reader. May you all know the Lord truly and take comfort in His sovereignty and love.. Avery is safe in His arms!
Thursday, May 22 at 7:46 PM disgusted wrote ...
there obviously is no moderator this deal should be pulled just give me the news facts only please. God bless all involved in this tragedy.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:35 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Get rid of this comment section. There are too many people not mature or respectful enough to use it appropriately.
Thursday, May 22 at 6:25 PM What is wrong with people? wrote ...
A friend of mine lost her cousin's wife a few weeks ago and she said she had to stop reading the comments that were posted on here about the story because of how cruel and judgemental so many people are!!.. I see what she means.. I can't believe how mean some people are.. or in some cases, just plain crazy. You can't be right in the head to think, let alone, write some of things that have been posted on here! I can't imagine how this poor family feels. My thoughts and prayers are with them!
Thursday, May 22 at 5:27 PM Morematurethanu wrote ...
Why don't you guys making rude comments that have nothing to do with the victims try thinking about someone else besides your self! My prayers go out to the victims!
Thursday, May 22 at 4:58 PM Neutral wrote ...
Dear "Hard": Someone told me a long time ago, "If you want the respect of others, you must respect others first". Whatever you may think of the H.P., they still deserve respect just like you do.
Thursday, May 22 at 4:36 PM Get a Life wrote ...
To "HARD" you are a cowardly loser. Nobody cares about what numbers you do. Moneyy means nothing in this world. And you obviously have no loved ones or you would not use a tragedy like this to give yourself a pity party. You need to get a life. And your comment about the "brave" men on the "frontlines," How dare you even assume that those men/women are anything but brave. They are the ones that are allowing you to throw a pity party for yourself at the comfort of your own desk.
Thursday, May 22 at 3:36 PM Sincere wrote ...
to hard this accident is not about you,... so stop talking about you. and my father was over in the war for 18 months and he has more respect for people than he ever did. i'm so sorry for the family of the lil girl and also so sorry for the meter lady.. accidents happen and not alwasy for a reason. but the higher power is with her giving her the hugs and kisses her mother can not now. im praying for you all. rest in peace little angel.
Thursday, May 22 at 3:05 PM Curious wrote ...
Does anyone know why Scott Sanborn is no longer witht he station?
Thursday, May 22 at 2:45 PM Idiots wrote ...
To all the jokesters out there - you are all idiots. To those that chose to leave condolences in a blog or whatever you call this, you are not much better, maybe you should send a sympathy card in the mail which would be more personable.
Thursday, May 22 at 2:42 PM johnsonco wrote ...
No words can express the sorrow our community has for Avery's family. Hopefully the family can rest in knowing that Avery is joyously celebrating with God now. I'm sure Avery was a sweet, beautiful, and vivacious child and nobody knows why God choose to take her so soon. My prayers are with your family. As for the negative comments on here. Just go away. Please choose another venue to vent your frustrations. It's highly inappropriate and disrespectful.
Thursday, May 22 at 2:15 PM to HARD wrote ...
I think that the majority of us thing YOU should leave this comment board. I cannot even begin to emagine why on earth KCRG would let you post such ridicuous comments. Why dont you get a real job and leave a family alone that is greaving......You have tried time and time again to make this message board about you AND REALITY CHECK TO YOU- ITS NOT ABOUT YOU so get over yourself and go do your normal everyday NUMBER JOB ...haha. what a freaking loser!
Thursday, May 22 at 2:09 PM sickened wrote ...
this comment section needs some serious moderation or to be pulled. how dare anyone assume what must have happened and how dare anyone make jokes about such a tragedy. my thoughts and prayers are with the mother and other children may they find comfort in their time of loss.
Thursday, May 22 at 1:42 PM Me wrote ...
Be richer needs to understand that money doesnt replace a child let alone a life! I hope someone says that about you mother someday! Then maybe realty will hit.
Thursday, May 22 at 1:28 PM TO HARD... wrote ...
You are obviously a very egotistical person- somehow you have taken a tragedy, which you are not linked to in any way, and made it about you. Your job, your politics, your ego. I know you don't have children. There is no way to describe what having a child means, how they change you forever, or what to lose one does to your soul. To compare losing a child with the importance of a job, is just insensitive. I have you pegged as a sociopath. Just my take...
Thursday, May 22 at 1:17 PM Agree wrote ...
I agree with what you have to say! Leave both the families alone. They are going threw enough as is. Accidents are accidents that why they are called ACCIDENTS!!!! My hart also goes out to both families.
Thursday, May 22 at 1:13 PM ton wrote ...
My family will continue to pray for all involved. May peace and strength find all of you and your families. hard, there are several places you can go to whine about your problems and lack of respect. With all the $'s you are in charge of...take a few of your own and get some help! I will also pray that the people's money you are in charge of be safe. Because with a narrow of a mind as you appear to have, that money is in serious jeapordy.
Thursday, May 22 at 12:51 PM I agree with First Responder wrote ...
The media thrives on telling the world private matters. Just leave it alone. Let it be.... and pray for both families including the professionals that also are dealing with thier feelings.
Thursday, May 22 at 12:51 PM youll be richer wrote ...
think of it as this way..you'll have more money??
Thursday, May 22 at 12:50 PM Holly wrote ...
I think that all of you people who have made negative comments on this should shut the #@$% up and think about the people involved. Its not for any of you idiots to judge when you weren't there. I pray for all involved!!
Thursday, May 22 at 12:44 PM HARD wrote ...
Yeah! I'm not in Iraq because I'm too afraid, its not like I might disagree with invading a sovereign nation that posed no threat to us, or raping, killing and torturing innocent women and children over there which our military has done time and time again. No, couldn't be that. You've got me pegged, just too 'yellow' to go and fight Bush's War on Oil -- I mean terror! This is a free country and I'll say, think, and DO what I want to. If you don't like it, leave.
Thursday, May 22 at 12:07 PM First Responder wrote ...
This is why there shouldn't be any comment sections. Have some respect for the family and GROW UP! This is a terrible loss, shame on you!
Thursday, May 22 at 11:43 AM Amanda S wrote ...
I hope God spits in all your faces when you face your judgement day. SHAME ON EACH OF YOU who are speaking in ill-regard to this poor family. THEY LOST THEIR CHILD, and all you have to say is "you should have been watching her". Pathetic people you are to sit and judge. Turn the finger to yourself and find out how you would feel if your child was killed and you were seeing all these comments. What a pathetic excuse for a community this is!!! SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 22 at 11:43 AM kelsey wrote ...
It upsets me to sit here and read how selfish and stupid some of you are being. Don't sit here and point fingers when you don't even know half the story. Celebrate the little girls life instead of talking about who is to blame. Just shows how conceited and arrogant people are these days. Take a look at yourself. My heart goes out to the families of both parties involved.
Thursday, May 22 at 11:41 AM A Reader ... wrote ...
How soon we lose sight of the tragedy suffered in someone's lives and turn it around to suit our own purposes. I agree with Shame. Shame on you all. What happened cannot be changed and is a terrible, terrible, tragic accident. It's not our place to assign blame, we should be offering prayers of comfort to all invovled and get off of our high horses. At the same time, thank God for the accidents spared us in the past and pray for safety in the future. People, think of others once in a while.
Thursday, May 22 at 11:38 AM Anonymous wrote ...
May God bless both families. It was an accident. I have two children and they are quick and sometimes don't listen at the right times. God Bless
Thursday, May 22 at 11:30 AM anonomys wrote ...
Where is the moderator for this board. People should not be able to bash this story in this mothers time of loss. How lost some people truly are
Thursday, May 22 at 11:26 AM kage wrote ...
I smell a lawsuit
Thursday, May 22 at 11:06 AM Shawna wrote ...
I am so sorry for your loss.. I can't even imagine the pain this family is going thru. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye.. PRAYERS for your family..
Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 AM This is nonsense wrote ...
To KCRG, I think you should think seriously about discontinuing this comment section on your website. All it really does is allow the jokesters who don't have a life to pipe in and upset others. Step up and pull the plug on it.
Thursday, May 22 at 10:44 AM Children are precious gifts wrote ...
My prayers to all involved, and to the little angel now in heaven. My prayers also, to the ignorant who chose to leave their comments though they are not needed, or wanted. To everyone reading this, who have small children, just for today, stop, crouch down, and open your arms to a little life that was blessed to you, and realize that this little one is truly yours, God sent them just to you, hug them and be thankful that you still have them to hold.
Thursday, May 22 at 10:41 AM Danielle wrote ...
After reading the comments from some of you, I am ashamed. I am ashamed that when a tragedy happens the worse in people come out. My prayers are with the family and all those involved. My prayers are also with those who have such negative thoughts in their hearts. There is enough negativity in this world with out others passing judgement. Judgement should be left up to one...our Lord.
Thursday, May 22 at 10:40 AM Bobby wrote ...
To "Hard" those who seek respect never get it. It's earned, not implied with any job. To the family of this little girl, you have the deepest sympathies of my wife and I. Nothing is sadder than a child being taken. There is another victim here also. The meter reader who was involved in this terrible accident. She will have to live with this for the rest of her life. It was an accident, but that is little comfort when you ran over a child. May god be with Janet as well as Avery.
Thursday, May 22 at 10:40 AM Trina wrote ...
God bless all involved and help them find peace in the end...My heart goes out to all of you involved...The meter reader and the family...In only a quick second can something so tragic happen and it was a total accident...The poor lady involved will have this in her memory forever..I cant imagine how awful she feels and keeps running it over and over in her head, It is something one never forgets...Accidents happen and i hope all will find it in their hearts to accept this as a true accident..
Thursday, May 22 at 10:31 AM anonymous wrote ...
After reading all of the comments, I am stunned that there are this many selfish people in the surrounding area. The comments posted here are supposed to give support to a family that is going through a very hard time, not to talk about how "hard" some people have it. As a few people have commented already, this was a tragic accident and accidents do happen. Have some respect people, this is getting ridiculous!
Thursday, May 22 at 10:15 AM renae wrote ...
i am so sorry to hear of your loss, i will keep you and your family in my prayers and know that your baby is with god now.
Thursday, May 22 at 10:12 AM My prayers are with you wrote ...
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved, this is so sad. My thoughts and prayers are also with all of the people that only have fingers to point and negative things to say about such a tragic event that you can find something to better fill your time.
Thursday, May 22 at 10:04 AM Anonymous wrote ...
To Concerned Customer: Most people don't tie up their kids outside with the dog.
Thursday, May 22 at 9:58 AM Kochan Family wrote ...
As a relative of Avery and Jeanie I would really appreciate everyone to keep their hurtful comments to themselves. This is a horrible accident. Jeanie is a wonderful mother and Avery was a beautiful young girl. Grow up Hard and all the rest of you that have nothing better to do but stalk this article and post negative comments. This tragedy has effected the entire Kochan family and the community. Show respect and support. God Bless you Avery, you are now our Angel... <3
Thursday, May 22 at 9:53 AM " to HARD" wrote ...
Shut your filty mouth. Just because you do "numbers" does not mean you deserve anymore respect then any other hard working American. And dont you "DARE" ever bring up our front line soldiers ever again. They are doing far more work then you could ever emagine. Why are you not over there....OHHH Its because you would rather have your simple "number/desk Job". Get over your head trip and show some respect!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 22 at 9:47 AM Shame on you! wrote ...
Shame on you to those who are using this arena as a sounding board to toot their own horn (Hard) or to those who are ridiculing this poor mother who's going through a terrible loss or the meter lady who had an accident. Accidents happen people. Pointing the finger helps no one and changes nothing. Have a lil compassion for *#&@ sake! God forbid you ever make a mistake and it proves to be fatal!
Thursday, May 22 at 9:32 AM RS wrote ...
Des Moines is converting all its meters to ones that can be read from up to two miles away. They don't even have to get out of a car anymore. I don't think the readers should be parking in a driveway anyway. They should park in the street and walk the block.
Thursday, May 22 at 9:08 AM LMK wrote ...
To Concerned Customer: I work for a utility company and driving safety as well as all other safety procedures are strictly enforced when the meter readers are hired and continuously during their time at the company. This is actually regulated by OSHA and company Safety committees. The meter readers cannot be watched 24/7, and have trust put into them that they will follow what they have been told, it is their personal choice to speed. This incident is no ones fault, just bad circumstance.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:58 AM A much needed comment wrote ...
Dear Lord, Please help both of these families with the tragic loss that has occured. Give this mother peace that it was not her fault for letting go of her child and peace to the driver that it was not her fault for not seeing the child. Plese help the whole family with the greif that they feel, helping the other children with the loss of their sister. We ask that you help those who feel that they need to blame someone, help them see that it was just an accident. In you name, Amen
Thursday, May 22 at 8:58 AM Dance Mom wrote ...
My heart and prayers go out to Jeanne and her family.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:52 AM aj wrote ...
After reading all the comments I had to add my own, this was a terrible accident. All my prayers are with the family and the driver of the truck. May you find peace in your faith and hard as it may be you will get through this with the love and support of friends and family. To the meter reader, may you also find peace in the love and support of your family and friends. May god bless you all and as I said my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:33 AM u are all in my prayers... wrote ...
for those of u who don't understand how a 1yr old can get out of your sight for one sec, u obviously don't have kids & don't realize how small they r. the older they get, the worse it is. stop wanting to blame blame blame. hold these people in your hearts & say their names in your prayers. this was an accident. accidents r not fun, that's why they r accidents. it should be mandatory that all vehicles have the sensors in the back to let u know something/someone is behind u!!
Thursday, May 22 at 8:05 AM Anonymous wrote ...
I saw this story last night and just felt so awful for the family. When my one year old woke me up at 5:00 A.M. this morning crying I suddenly remember that this family won't hear their precious childs cry again. Suddenly sounds like that aren't so bad after all. My prayers be with the family and the meter reader. Sadly she is feeling a lot of pain as well.
Thursday, May 22 at 8:04 AM Prayer wrote ...
God, please be with Avery's family and friends to help them find comfort of Avery being with you, our savor. God, Help them find the strenght to get through this difficult time and this long journey. Lord, please help Janet get through all the questions she has for you. Lord, help those with spite to be solemn in your arms during difficult times like these. Help them see your foot prints in the sand as you carry them through this difficult time. Thank you Lord for being in our lives. Amen..
Thursday, May 22 at 7:56 AM DJ wrote ...
The meter reader was a woman as the article says and since NONE of you were there who are you to judge and lay blame? Find something better to do with your time rather than gripe about an accident.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:56 AM so sorry wrote ...
I have a 24 month old and I couldn't imagine being in the same situation. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this little girl. I'm so sorry for you loss.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:55 AM Hard wrote ...
What if your kid didn't get into college because of a glitch in a computer system. Thats HARD work. I have to make sure that systems work 100% of the time, if not someones entire future is down the toilet. Where's my respect? Thats right, I don't get any. Just doing my job. But go to a house where some kid gets backed over, and suddenly we're supposed to roll over and kiss your feet with respect. No thanks, not after the usual M.O. of the Iowa State Patrol.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:54 AM Respect wrote ...
A few weeks ago I lost my mom and a few people wrote some nasty items on the web pages. Please have respect if for no one else, than for the beautiful life that is now gone and have the decency to keep your negative comments to yourself. They do not belong here.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:52 AM THIS IS CASE OF BAD PARENTING!!!! wrote ...
60 YEARS OLD PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRIVE PERIOD !!!!!!! AND FOR THE PARENT OF THIS POOR GIRL ...NEXT TIME YOU SHOULD STAND IN FRONT OF THE MOVING WEHICLE NOT ONE OF THE CHILDREN.IF YOU WERE SO CAREFULL YOU WOULD RUN IN FRONT OF THE CAR THAT "CRAWLED" NOT DROVE FAST TO SAVE THAT CHILDS LIFE. BUT NO YOU WERE TO BUSY WITH THE "DOOGS".....BLAH BLAH....RIP LITTLE GIRL.
Thursday, May 22 at 7:22 AM gab wrote ...
im so sorry for that tragadey
Thursday, May 22 at 6:21 AM dont judge wrote ...
sit back and think it did not happen to you coming from a father of four be strong mom for you and your kids
Thursday, May 22 at 3:43 AM N.H wrote ...
It really upsets me when people think they need to add their five cents worth on something like this,when they should be adding them to their prayers and being thankful it didn't happen to them. And also being thankful for what they have.LIFE!!!
Thursday, May 22 at 3:32 AM Nikki wrote ...
This is very sad and i think people should stop trying to blame someone weither it's the mother or the driver.we should be sending out our prayers and thought to everyone involved,instead of adding thoughtless remarks.May God be with everyone involved.
Thursday, May 22 at 3:23 AM Anonymous wrote ...
dee dee dee
Thursday, May 22 at 1:15 AM think people wrote ...
From someone who knows, it wasn't the meter ladys fault. The little girl wasn't tall enough to be seen over the hood of the car. The metter lady also didn't tear down the drive, she was barely at a crawl. The mother told her that it was clear to go forward. She feels incredibly horrible about this as any person should. People who have no idea what went on need to think before commenting. For it being hard to deal with yeah it is. Lose $1 million you can get that back, loose a life and you don't
Thursday, May 22 at 12:51 AM Anonymous wrote ...
Growing up as a cops daughter, and the wife of a 3 time vet, I understand the meaning of this being "hard". My thoughts are with the family as I have 3 children of my own and couldn't begin to imagine. As for the meter reader I hope your strong enough to take the critisism that is bound to come your way. I can't imagine what your going through and my thoughts are with you.
Wednesday, May 21 at 11:37 PM SoSo very sorry wrote ...
I am so sorry for all involved what a horrible tragedy to have to go thru. I will be praying for all involved.
Wednesday, May 21 at 11:01 PM Pray . . . wrote ...
I will pray for the family, the meter reader, and for "Hard..." who apparently knows not of which he writes . . .
Wednesday, May 21 at 10:32 PM local neighbor wrote ...
I've talked to REC last week about the meters. They plan on eventually getting automatic read meters out in the next couple of years but it is pretty expensive to replace all of those meters. And being a mother of three under the age of six I know what it is like to be hurried and think one thing when you realize it wasn't true. Or children that just don't listen to you when you tell them. May the family find God's peace and remember we are praying for you.
Wednesday, May 21 at 10:15 PM M wrote ...
Too "Hard?" A one year old child has died. State Patrol Troopers had to investigate a tragic accident that is HARD to deal with. But because you appear to have a chip on your shoulder you use this tragic event as an oppurtunity to sound off inappropriately.
Wednesday, May 21 at 10:14 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I am a very good friend of this family and knew this sweet little girl. Please try not to judge the mother and the situation. They lost her less than a few hours ago. Please respect their privacy and let them mourn in peace.
Wednesday, May 21 at 10:10 PM USA wrote ...
Hard-It sounds like your numbers job is "hard" but you don't deal with tragedy. Stay behind the desk where it's safe!
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:31 PM Hard wrote ...
Yeah, I am supposed to respect people who are just doing their job? If its that bad then get a different job. I deal with hard, complicated problems that puts millions of dollars on the line every day, where's my respect? Thats right, thats only reserved for our "brave" men at the "front lines". Anyway, this is a terrible tragedy, and I feel for those involved. But, no, I don't respect anyone for 'just doing their job.' Do it well, then we can discuss respect.
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:24 PM Imagine wrote ...
The next time the meter reader has to go to that house :D
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:17 PM Sorry wrote ...
As a paramedic, being hard means that this will bother you for quite a while. I was on a call several years ago when boy was backed over, you don't know hard until you deal with that. But I don't understand how fast a one year old runs out of sight to be run over.
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:12 PM Anonymous wrote ...
All parties involved are in my prayers.
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:07 PM Anonymous wrote ...
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family may god be with them
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:06 PM johnny wrote ...
sooooooo so sad
Wednesday, May 21 at 9:03 PM Lori wrote ...
My heart is breaking for this family. My prayers are with you and the meter reader. What a terrible loss.
Wednesday, May 21 at 8:57 PM Adam wrote ...
Whats going on in Iowa? Every time I check the news there is some new little kid dead. Very tragic. Nothing you can say to ease the pain of the family.
Wednesday, May 21 at 8:31 PM Hard? Do you have a heart? wrote ...
I am pretty sure that what the State Patrol and County Law Enforcement are referring to is the fact that one of the most difficult things they have to do in their job is to keep it together and professional when their hearts are breaking for the family and all involved. Maybe you have never been put in a situation that our emergency personnel go through all too often. It shows a total lack of respect for their job on your part if you really think they are just out to make a buck. Shame on you
Wednesday, May 21 at 8:02 PM Larry wrote ...
This was a terrible accident. Why does some one have to try to point the finger at some one to blame. The mother said it was clear to back up.
Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 PM So Sad... wrote ...
My heart goes out to all involved. I couldn't even imagine loosing one of my kids. My prayers go out to everyone!! Just a sad, tragic accident!
Wednesday, May 21 at 7:21 PM Kenyan wrote ...
What a terrible tragedy for all involved. The meter service on two of the properties that we own are read automatically. No Meter Reader is required. I'm not sure what all would be involved to get all meters read automatically, but I think that it would be worthwhile to enforce. These individuals will live with this for the rest of their lives and they are all in my prayers.
Wednesday, May 21 at 7:06 PM anonymous wrote ...
This is devastating. Definitely a lesson in child safety. I always HOLD my one year old in my arms when we are anywhere near a moving vehicle. And, if necessary, I am holding my preschoolers hand at the same time. Some people think I'm overprotective, but I don't care. I never assume that someone else is looking out for the safety of my chidren. May this poor family find peace somehow, someday.
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:53 PM puzzeled wrote ...
We do not know that the meter reader was speeding and I am pretty sure it is a different meter reader than the one that sped down your lane, since it is his second day on the job. I don't understand what one case has to do with another? Since one meter reader sped down your lane than all meter readers speed? Simply a terrible a accident! Lets not try to find blame here!
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:36 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I think the case is hard to handle because it's so heart breaking.
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:26 PM Anonymous wrote ...
So what I am gathering is that the mother gave the go a head to the meter reader. So I believe that the company does not need to teach their employers on how to drive. The mother gave the meter reader the okay to go. Yes I do undestand that little ones can get away from you in a blink of a eye. So my prayers go out to both. But I feel that this was just a tragic accident. What a way to start a new job. But I will pray for both parties. I am truly sorry!!!!
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:26 PM Hard? wrote ...
What's hard to handle about the case? Pretty cut and dry to me. Sounds like an accident, a horrible one, but an accident none the less. The only thing that sounds hard is imaging some bogus charge to ticket the driver with to make a buck off the accident. Leave it to the state patrol, though, where there is a will there is a way.
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:25 PM amber wrote ...
thats so sad, i dont know what i would do if my lil boy got hurt
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Maybe you should re-read the article and understand that the meter reader was given the go ahead by the mother. The little girl ran out behind the car. This was not an issue of a crazy driver, just a terrible unforeseeable accident. I'm sure the driver is going through enough, we don't need to jump on here and place our judgment. My heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy.
Wednesday, May 21 at 5:51 PM tigger1059 wrote ...
My heart goes out to the family. What a terrible loss. My heart also goes out to the meter reader. He is probably going through pure hell too.
Wednesday, May 21 at 5:45 PM Concerned Customer wrote ...
My wife had to yell at a meter reader one day because they drove about 30 miles an hour down our 300 foot driveway. We have a three year old and a dog (tied up) which play outside in our yard and/or driveway. Maybe the utility companies should discuss proper driving procedures with their employees.
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