A Pennsylvania woman died in a “freak accident” while watching a tractor pull at a county fair on Friday, officials said.
An ‘equipment malfunction’ on a tractor caused an escape wheel to dislodge and eject from the vehicle, hitting Brandy Horner as she sat in the stands, state police say. Pennsylvania.
Off-duty medical staff attempted to save the woman’s life, but she was killed at a nearby hospital. She was 33 years old.
The incident happened at the Union County West End Fair in Laurelton, Pennsylvania on Friday night. Police said there was no suspicion of foul play or criminal activity in their investigation.
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Brandy Horner died Friday night at the Union County West End Fair in Laurelton, Pa., after an “equipment malfunction” caused a tractor exhaust wheel to dislodge and fire into the bleachers, hitting the 33-year-old mother of two. (Hoffman Funeral Homes)
“It was a freak accident,” President Dennis Boop told PennLive.com.
The tractor pull event was canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances”, but the rest of the fair continued as planned.
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The Union County West End Fair released a statement expressing condolences to Horner’s family four days after the crash.
“The Union County West End Fair Association wishes to express its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Brandy Horner. The unexpected and tragic events that took place on the evening of August 11th left a void in the lives of those who loved and knew Brandy,” the organization wrote on Facebook.
A man operates an antique Oliver 77 Row-Crop tractor in an antique tractor pull at the 22nd Annual Johnson County Antique Machinery Association Show in Edinburgh, Indiana on June 14, 2013. (iStock/Getty Images)
‘We would like to thank the Good Samaritans who took selfless action to assist Ms Horner before medical personnel arrived. We would also like to thank the West End Ambulance and Life Flight for their prompt response,’ the statement continued.
“While we know the events took place several days ago, the Fair Association wanted to give the family time to make their final arrangements as well as allow law enforcement time to conclude their investigation.”
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Horner is survived by her husband of 10 years, Travis Horner, and their two sons, Troy and Blake, according to her obituary.
Those who knew her remember Horner as kind and caring to children.
A man drives his 50 year old tractor in a tractor pulling competition. (iStock/Getty Images)
“She worked in childcare, so she knew how hard it could be. Like I said, her little gestures of gifts and just asking what she could do,” said Jen Percinsky, director of one of Horner’s preschool children’s programs. in an interview with WJAC-TV.
“And I know she was a big part of her preschool program where she worked, working with preschoolers and families there as well.”
People who knew Horner told the local outlet that she loves working with kids.
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“I know a lot of teachers who’ve worked with her. Facebook blows up that they’re just devastated, and she’s practically raised their kids. And she’s done such a great job with them,” Percinsky said.
A giving campaign has been set up for the Horner family through their church, Saint David’s Learning Center, in Davidsville, Pennsylvania.