Brooklyn Woman Killed by Solar Panel in Nor’easter: Tragedy Sparks Debate
A 76-year-old woman in Brooklyn, New York was fatally struck by a 7-foot solar panel on Sunday. The panel became detached from a carport structure due to strong winds from a nor’easter and subsequently struck the pedestrian on a nearby walkway. City officials responded to the scene to investigate the incident and confirmed the solar panel had been blown approximately 20 feet before striking the woman. The Buildings Department and Metropolitan Transportation Authority coordinated to close a nearby subway entrance due to ongoing wind concerns.
John Q. Hosedrinker