Sad news: A woman died at Burning Man this morning after reportedly falling under a driving bus, Burning Man spokesman Jim Graham said in an email. Specifics werent immediately known on the accident. The woman has not been identified pending notification of her next of kin. Burning Man organizers are working with law enforcement investigators from the Pershing County Sheriffs Office and will provide more information as it becomes available, Graham said in an email from Black Rock City. This is a terrible accident, Burning Man co-founder Marian Goodell said in an emailed statement. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and campmates. Black Rock Rangers and Emergency Services Department staff are providing support to those affected. Humboldt General Hospital CEO Jim Parrish said earlier this week that deaths do happen at Burning Man. He said at least two other people have died there since the hospital began providing medical response in 2011. This is the first reported Burning Man death this year.
Posted on: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:12:16 +0000