Green Party Candidate Dies in Crash with SUV

Sad story:

A 30-year-old Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate died late Monday night, less than two days after she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle in the Largo area, authorities said.

Maryland State Police said Natasha Pettigrew died at a Prince George's Hospital Center at 10:30 p.m. Monday.[…]

Pettigrew was hit by a sport-utility vehicle traveling near the intersection of Campus Way. State police said the driver apparently thought she had hit a deer or another animal and realized what had happened only when she arrived home and found Pettigrew's bicycle trapped under her car.

Condolences to Ms. Pettigrew's family and friends.

Some individuals may focus on the irony of the episode and laugh. I understand the urge but it's wrong. Natasha Pettigrew's loved ones are in mourning and I suggest people respect the pain of their loss. The circumstances of Pettigrew's death are ironic but not laughable.

Tip: Ronin