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Would-be helper struck, killed by car
 
By DEON HAMPTON World Staff Writer
Published: 11/16/2009  2:27 AM
Last Modified: 11/16/2009  4:13 AM

A Jay man who had stopped to help people involved in an automobile crash was killed after he was struck by a passing vehicle Sunday afternoon in Delaware County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Peter R. Holland, 63, died after he was struck by a car at 12:17 p.m. on Oklahoma 20 about four miles north of Jay, the patrol said.

Troopers said Timothy Eyres, 54, of Grove, was driving a 2006 Kia at an unsafe speed on a wet road when his car failed to negotiate a curve and struck Holland, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

An OHP report did not indicate whether Eyres was cited or arrested.

Eyres was wearing a seat belt, the OHP said.
By DEON HAMPTON World Staff Writer

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Freakbox, (11/16/2009 2:57:32 AM)
BOO! Really? Really?! That's all I can think when I read that; I'm not even sad. I'm just angry that murphy's law had to enact itself in such a terrible way. :C
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Elusive, the burbs (11/16/2009 3:33:09 AM)
Sad this good samaritan was killed by this careless driver. My condolences to the family.
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FinallyDebtFree, Broken Arrow (11/16/2009 7:38:05 AM)
The roads are wet as I write this response, and I'm sure the traffic report I listen to on my way to run errands will be filled with fender-benders. Why people can't seem to get it through their heads that you need to slow down on wet roads continues to boggle my mind.

For Timothy Eyres, it will take charges of vehicular manslaughter to drive home the point. I only hope that Peter Holland's death will result in other drivers learning that a speed "limit" means the fastest you should go under optimal conditions, not the slowest you should go on ice!
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Few Clothes, America (11/16/2009 8:26:29 AM)
Condolences to the family. A sad story.
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2ndjoyce, BA (11/16/2009 8:32:24 AM)
I hope this final act of kindness shown by Mr. Holland brings some comfort to his loved ones.
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musicman101, (11/16/2009 8:52:14 AM)
elusive, unless you were present at the time of the accident, how can you say he was careless. the weather was terrible, heavy rain, and the area of the incident is well known for accidents even on a clear dry day. mr eyers will suffer through the rest of his life because of this tragic accident. my condolences to both family
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Shooter, Tulsa (11/16/2009 9:39:45 AM)
2ndjoyce

I dont think this "final act of kindness" will bring any comfort to his family. It is the reckless driving on wet roads by Timothy Eyres, that killed Mr Holland. I am sure Mr Holland meant well but it is very dangerous to be out on the side of a highway when the roads are wet.
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wildcat, Glenpool (11/16/2009 9:47:07 AM)
Musicman, read the story. Mr. Eyers was driving at an unsafe speed. The weather was terrible, heavy rain and he was driving at an unsafe speed. That sums it up.
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2ndjoyce, BA (11/16/2009 9:47:16 AM)
If my husband was killed helping someone in distress I would feel proud of him for being a good guy even though reckless driving by another individual took his life. I think I would find great comfort in my husband's act of kindness to another human being.
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musicman101, (11/16/2009 10:39:21 AM)
wildcat, i'll do you one better. i was there. that area is very prone to accidents at any speed.
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ranay22, Ponca City (11/16/2009 11:45:32 AM)
WOW, you were there musicman101? That would have been terrible to witness. Bless all those involved is about how I can sum it up.
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Serenity, Tulsa (11/16/2009 1:28:41 PM)
My condolences to the family of Mr. Holland a good samaritan who was killed helping someone in distress. I hope the careless driver will be brought to justice.
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Bl. Collar, (11/16/2009 2:05:58 PM)
Hope tuneboy don't get PTS from seeing such a horrible accident.
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redbeard, Stillwater (11/16/2009 2:38:31 PM)
BI, You mean PTSD?

My condolences to Mr. Holland's family.

People drive TOO FAST when it's raining,snowing,dark etc.

Is it really worth getting somebody hurt or killed to knock 15 minutes off their driving time?
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tjayer01, (11/16/2009 10:24:29 PM)
So sad he was killed just trying to help another in need. So many people these days could careless about helping anyone but themselves. My family just lost a loved one as well, and It's even harder right before the holidays. Prayers for the family
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mayor_maynot, Tulsa (11/17/2009 2:14:11 AM)
@$ bad @$ this news is it's good to know that this Samaritan died doing what he believed in. Could be by giving his life he may have saved another.
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HarleyRyder55, Tulsa (11/17/2009 8:41:33 AM)
Here we have a story of a good samaritan being struck and killed by someone driving too fast on a wet road, and the last sentence in the article states, "Eyres was wearing a seat belt, the OHP said." Who gives a sh*t about that, the man committed negligent homicide. That little tidbit of information was completely redundant.
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msladybug00, Grove (11/17/2009 4:08:09 PM)
I happen to know Pete and he was a very nice guy would help anyone if he could. Also know the person who hit him by association and Im sure this terrible accident will be with him forever. From what I understand the car Pete got out to help had also gone off the road in same way so it is very sad for all of us.Two accidents and the one helping was the only one who died! Makes no sense no matter who you blame. Pete will be missed! He was a very big teddy bear!
 

 
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