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'My partner died a hero saving our daughter's life'

'My partner died a hero saving our daughter's life'

Summary

Rebecca Ableman died after a loose crane hit her during a walk with her daughter in Cambridgeshire. She saved her two-year-old daughter by pushing her buggy out of the way before she was seriously injured and later died, while the lorry driver responsible was sentenced for careless driving.

Key Facts

  • Rebecca Ableman was walking with her two-year-old daughter Autumn in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, when a crane fell from a lorry and hit her head.
  • She pushed the buggy containing Autumn clear of the crane just before it struck her.
  • Ableman suffered severe brain injuries and died three weeks after the accident.
  • The lorry driver, Kevin Miller, was jailed for 13 months for causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.
  • Miller admitted to the charge in February after initially pleading not guilty to a more serious charge.
  • The accident happened on 22 September 2022, and Ableman passed away on 16 October 2022.
  • Ableman worked at a hospital helping patients with mental health problems.
  • Her partner, Chris Tuczemskyi, and daughter are coping with the loss, and he wants stronger safety rules for transporting heavy machinery.
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