Driver of Jeep that killed Edmonton woman during event says vehicle took off
EDMONTON — The driver of a Jeep that hit and killed an Edmonton woman during an off-road demonstration at a charity event says the vehicle “launched” when he turned the key in the ignition.
Craig Supernault was “stacking” his vehicle — a common demonstration where one Jeep climbs up the front wheel of another, displaying the flexibility of its suspension.
The performance was taking place on May 18, 2013, in the parking lot of a downtown shopping mall, with a crowd of about 100 watching from distances of between two and seven metres. The vehicles were to hold the formation with their engines off and brakes engaged, then slowly dismount in reverse.
Supernault, who was testifying at the fatality inquiry into the death of 20-year-old Melinda Green, said he’d done the manoeuvre about 15 times in the past.