Hotel guest dies by forklift during storm repairs
Luke Gentile
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A woman staying at a Florida hotel died Monday after she was run over by a forklift during storm repairs at the location.
The hotel guest, identified as a 62-year-old woman, was killed as she walked through the Beach Haven Inn’s parking lot, Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety Director Michael Fowler said.
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Located next to the Atlantic Ocean, the location sustained significant damage when Hurricane Ian battered Florida in September, according to a report.
Repairs were required, and the forklift had been transporting new roofing material when its driver ran down the woman.
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The driver had not seen her, according to Fowler, and she died after being rushed to a local hospital.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials have been notified.