Lauren Roady killed in accident with Fire Truck at Club Nats

Very sad. My thoughts go to the family.

Was she in another vehicle or walking/running?

Walking. Here is a bit more complete report. It's still pretty preliminary, though.

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/12/09/2437194/pedestrian-killed-in-accident.html

One death is a tragedy...

My thoughts go to her family and friends. What a tragic end to what I am sure was a lovely and young life.

And we live to run another day..cherish it. Rest in peace Lauren Roady.

Willoby said the fire truck was "non-Signal 9" when the wreck occurred, meaning its lights and sirens were not activated.

Read more here:

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/12/09/2437194/pedestrian-killed-in-accident.html#storylink=cpy

Very sad to report that there was a tragedy at club nats this year, as Lauren Roady was hit and killed by a fire truck late Saturday night in downtown Lexington.

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/12/09/2437194/pedestrian-killed-in-accident.html

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and her Georgetown teammates. Very sad.

Speaking on behalf of the Georgetown Running Club, we are all devastated in our grief for our teammate right now. We appreciate your condolences and we ask that you be respectful of her memory.

Laura O'Hara wrote:Speaking on behalf of the Georgetown Running Club, we are all devastated in our grief for our teammate right now. We appreciate your condolences and we ask that you be respectful of her memory.

All fatality accidents in KY require blood testing.

The night this happened it was 10pm, raining, the lights of the city reflecting off the roadway from the water. The area this happened is a short span of road (10-20 yards) between traffic lights where gaining speed is not possible especially with the ammount of traffic that was out at that time on a Saturday night in Downtown Lex. The area was bustling with people at the ice skating rink, UK game earlier that day, ect. There were numerous witnesses and this was simply a tragic accident. The area has several different traffic cameras also.

We as Emergecy workers are truly saddened by any loss and always want justice to be done no matter who is at fault. Please also keep the driver and his crew in your thoughts as they are dealing with the tragedy of this for the rest of their lives. I'm truly sorry for the loss of this young woman's life and pray for her family and friend's as they mourn her.

God Speed

Thank you , KY Medic, for posting this thoughtful message. The grief being felt by Lauren's family, friends, and teammates must be overwhelming, but as I posted before, the grief being felt by the first responders who have dedicated their lives to saving people must also be overwhelming. I have been sickened to see mean-spirited postings implying conspiracies, coverups, and ill motives. Have these people no shame? (Wait, that answer is obvious.) I like to think of the running community as at least a bit above average. Unfortunately, many posters to this thread have proven otherwise. I'm not naive enough to think that my second posting here will make those people repent, recant, and apologize, but there is time to do so. I remain in grief that a celebration of the human spirit like the gathering of one thousand athletes dedicated on being the best they could be was marred by a tragedy which in the end was just plain bad luck on a dark and stormy night. Remember, it could have happened to any of us. My heart and prayers go out to all affected.

Updated article.

http://www.kentucky.com/2012/12/09/2438047/woman-struck-by-fire-truck-was.html

What a tragedy.

Prayers to everyone affected by this accident.

From one of the GRC members:

http://jakeklim.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-terrible-trip-to-kentucky.html

Man this is really sad. I feel so bad for her family (running and regular).

I am 27 and live and run local races in the DC area. I remember seeing Lauren at many local races. I was shocked when I heard the news. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.

This is from the President of Greater Boston Track Club, one of your fellow running clubs that was also at USATF XC Club Nationals.

We are very sorry for your loss, Georgetown Running Club, as well as for her family and friends. It is a terribly tragic and we are among so many who were at Nationals and feel pain in her passing.

We also lost a young member of the club in tragic circumstances a number of years ago. It is terribly painful and brings back the memories of our loss as well.

It goes without saying that if there is anything we can do, please let us know.

John Raguin

President

Greater Boston Track Club