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Buford, GA

High Winds Snap Tree, Kills Duluth Woman

DULUTH, Ga. -- It was supposed to be a brief visit. 19-year-old Asterid Hidalgo was walking to a friends apartment.

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May 11, 2008
 
Poor thing!
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May 12, 2008
 
Tragic is all I can say.
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May 12, 2008
 
Trust me it was a horrible site to see. As my family and I were on our way back from our mothers' day celebration we ran into this tragic accident upon arriving home to our apartment. My prayers go out to the family of this girl, she was so young. I just was so grateful the my childs were safe. We all need to pray a special prayer for the mom of this young lady, losing her in this way and on this day.
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May 12, 2008
 
Trust me it was a horrible site to see. As my family and I were on our way back from our mothers' day celebration we ran into this tragic accident upon arriving home to our apartment. My prayers go out to the family of this girl, she was so young. I just was so grateful that my children were safe. We all need to pray a special prayer for the mom of this young lady, losing her in this way and on this day.
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May 12, 2008
 
I was there very shock and now, I think that it could happend to my child because he takes the dog for a walk almost everyday. First I want to send my most sincerily sorry to Hidalgo's family, and I hope that it will be a lesson for the apt owners and keep the tree, playground and comunities areas in good conditions for the residents. We really deserve a safe place to live.
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May 12, 2008
 
Sorry to hear of the loss, that is so tragic. My heart goes out to the family.

Regarding the apartment's responsibility: If the property owner was advised previously that the tree was at risk of falling they could be held liable, otherwise it's considered unpredictable and they are not at fault. So if you see a dead or dangerous tree situation, speak up before it's too late. You may save someone from injury and prevent an expensive lawsuit.
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May 12, 2008
 
I can't believe that this happened. I got a call this morning from a friend who told me what happened. We both went to high school with her in VA. She was always the life of the party. She was a beautiful,loving,Christian woman! She was such a happy person always giving hugs! My heart goes out to her family and all of her friends!
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May 12, 2008
 
Act of God?
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#11
May 12, 2008
 
Shownuff wrote:
Act of God?
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May 12, 2008
 
Damn, this really stinks. I've got a yard packed with trees because I love the shade and the birds, but I guess some danger comes with it.
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May 12, 2008
 
What a Sad story, my thoughts, and prayer's are with the Family. God Bless You
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May 12, 2008
 
I understand that some of the news affiliates are questioning the response time of Fire and EMS to the scene. Residents stated it was 30 minutes or more before they arrived on the scene.
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May 12, 2008
 
many condelences to her family. This is extremely sad. I will keep you in my prayers.
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May 12, 2008
 
My prayers and thoughts are with her family. What a tragic thing to happen.
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May 12, 2008
 
Shownuff wrote:
Act of God?
What are you trying to say here?
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#23
May 12, 2008
 
What a tragic story. You just have to believe that it was her time and believe that she is in a better place now. I am sorry for her family. I know they will miss her dearly.
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#25
May 12, 2008
 
I want to extend my sympathies to the family and friends of this poor girl...
And my apologies for some of the most ignornant and idiotic comments that have been made on here.
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#26
May 12, 2008
 
What a shame. Pray for her family
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May 12, 2008
 
DuluthDaddy wrote:
I understand that some of the news affiliates are questioning the response time of Fire and EMS to the scene. Residents stated it was 30 minutes or more before they arrived on the scene.
Don't know but it is public record and can't be altered, it is in the 911 computer, not only what time it came in but what time units were dispatched to call and arrival time, but when you are waiting on an ambulance it seems like a long time when it amy not be, preception can be off and 30 minutes is the most common claim of how long it was. but the tapes will tell the truth, of course if it was during the storm, with tornados on the ground and multiple calls it could have taken 30 minutes.
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#28
May 12, 2008
 
Astrid's classmates and staff at SVA mourn her death, and remember her family and friends in thoughts and prayers.
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