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Truck modifications contributed to pedestrian’s death, Nanaimo RCMP says - BC

Charges have been laid against 24-year-old Jazmin Patenaude for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing the death of an 85-year-old woman in a parking lot incident on March 21, 2024.
The incident occurred when the victim was walking toward the mall after parking her car at Woodgrove Centre.
According to the RCMP, modifications to the pickup, such as suspension lifts and oversized tires, made driving unsafe in the crowded parking lot.
The RCMP stated that the charge signifies a significant danger to the public considering all circumstances.

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Truck modifications contributed to pedestrian’s death, Nanaimo RCMP says - BC

Nanaimo RCMP said 24-year-old Jazmin Patenaude was driving in her truck in the parking lot of Woodgrove Mall, when she hit and killed an 85-year-old woman.

11 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Free Press

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nanaimonewsnow.com

Driver charged following death of pedestrian at Walmart parking lot

NANAIMO — A charge has been approved following the death of an elderly woman at a north Nanaimo parking lot. Jazmin Faye Patenaude, 24, is charged with dangerous driving causing death in connection to an incident on March 21, 2024 at the Woodgrove Centre Walmart parking lot. The incident resulted in the death of an 85-year-old woman. According to a news release from Nanaimo RCMP, the victim parked her vehicle beside the truck of the accused and …

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