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A 94-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Thursday outside the Kansas cancer treatment center where he worked, authorities said.
According to theJohnson County Sheriff’s Office, William J. Ward of Leawood was killed in the crash that took place just before 8 a.m. local time in the parking garage of the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s Westwood campus, perThe Kansas City Star.
She allegedly then reported for work at the treatment center immediately after the accident, according to her father, who spoke with the FOX affiliate.
The University of Kansas Health System later released a statement confirming that an employee was involved in the crash.
“We are providing counselors to anyone and everyone at the cancer center that feels a need,” the statement continued. “Our thoughts are with the families of all involved in this tragic accident.”
Carmack’s father, Bill Carmack, told FOX4 that she “never meant to hit anybody.”
“My daughter was going to work, she never meant to hit nobody. When I talked with her on the phone, she never knew she hit anybody,” Bill told the outlet, adding that he wanted to ask Ward’s family for forgiveness.
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“I am so sorry about your loss, please forgive my daughter,” he said, addressing the man’s family. “She did not mean to do this. She loves being a nurse.”
“She went to work — please go ask her co-workers — she never knew that she hit somebody," he continued. “She loves people, that’s why she became a nurse, because her mom has severe health problems.”
Kelsi posted a $7,500 bond following her court appearance on Friday and is next due in court on April 10, perThe Kansas City Star. According to ABC affiliateKMBC, her bond conditions forbid her from driving.
source: people.com
