Melinda Nicholls killed in double-fatality at Nepean Hospital
A pedestrian killed in a freak crash outside Nepean Hospital has been remembered as a “kind woman” with the “best heart”.
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A pedestrian killed in a devastating crash at a hospital in Sydney’s west, which also claimed the life of another woman, has been remembered as a “lovely lady”.
The 55-year-old female driver lost control of her vehicle at about 3.20pm on Thursday, hitting 59-year-old Melinda Nicholls as she attempted to walk across a pedestrian crossing.
She died on impact, while the driver was also killed after slamming into a brick wall.
It’s believed the driver suffered a medical episode and reversed into another car while attempting to exit the hospital via a boom gate, before crashing into Ms Nicholls.
“The driver and pedestrian were both assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, they were pronounced dead at the scene,” police said in a statement.
“The driver of the other car – a 23-year-old woman – was treated by hospital staff for shock.”
Tributes to Ms Nicholls began to flow online on Friday, with a friend remembering her as a “lovely lady” who was an active member in her local community of Nimbin.
“She will be deeply missed by anyone that knew her,” they wrote.
“She had the best heart and was so kind to everyone.”
Radiographer Matthew Guirguis was leaving his workplace just around the corner from Nepean Hospital on Thursday evening and said he was shaken by the tragedy.
“It’s scary, it could’ve been me or my colleagues,” he said.
Mr Guirguis said his staff were shocked by the news.
“This is so terrible for the families — hearing it’s a woman in her forties makes it even more upsetting,” he said.
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