Oakville Beaver, 19 Sep 2013, p. 15

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Oakville woman upset motorist didn't stay at accident scene continued from p.1 der her car and he went into the road. The lady immediately got out of her car, asked if he was OK, tried to pick him up, but couldn't pick him up. She dragged him off to the sidewalk," said Hall. "She kept asking if he was OK. He didn't want her to touch him so he said he was fine. She reversed back, pulled the bike from under her car and put it beside him and said she was sorry again. She got in her car and left him." While this was happening, a black BMW was directly behind the woman's car. Lully said the driver looked out the window to see if everything was OK and then passed the woman's vehicle. Hall said her son eventually got back on his bike and made his way to River Oaks Public School where he boarded his bus for summer camp. Lully stayed at camp the whole day, but returned home in the evening with a bad headache. When Hall came home, she noticed Lully was limping and asked what had happened. It was only then that she learned a car had hit him. "I was speechless. I instantly had an asthma attack because I started to panic," said Hall. "After I composed myself, I started lifting up his clothes, checking him, asking if he was OK. He said his head hurt, but that he was OK." Hall said she took her son to a doctor who told them Lully had a concussion as well as bruising on his back. As Lully's pain increased the doctor indicated phys- 15 | Thursday, September 19, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The obligation is to stop and check and I guess, at that time, the youth did not realize he had a concussion and said he was fine. She (the driver) fulfilled her obligations. If she had just sped away, it would be a different story. a bicycle safety helmet. However, Hall said she is upset the woman who hit her son did not stay with him or get him some help. The Oakville resident said she does not know who was at fault for the accident and does not necessarily want to get the woman in trouble, but feels she should have stayed at the scene and accepted the consequences of her actions. Legally, Halton police said the driver of the vehicle did all she was legally required to do and they are not investigating the matter further. "The obligation is to stop and check and I guess, at that time, the youth did not realize he had a concussion and said he was fine," said Sgt. Dave Cross, Halton police public affairs officer. "She (the driver) fulfilled her obligations. If she had just sped away, it would be a different story." Halton Regional Police Sgt. Dave Cross iotherapy was needed. With no health insurance to pay for it, Hall turned to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. The charitable organization succeeded in getting the physiotherapy sessions covered through OHIP . The group has also loaned Lully a walker and back support. At this time, Lully cannot attend school and Hall said doctors estimate he will not be able to attend half a day until early October. Doctors have said Lully will recover. "I'm just grateful he is alive," said Hall. "It could have been a lot worse." It is Ontario law that all persons under age 18 wear G s ad d 's n e Outdoors at Country Heritage Park Hwy 401, just west of Milton 8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y3 Antique Expo 8 am - 4 pm rain or shine Milton FALL Imagine an afternoon without interruptions GET UP TO $1,500 OFF* Stressless product when you buy any Stressless® Home Seating! ® THE INNOVATORS OF COMFORTTM Sat. Sept 28 Admission $10.00 Includes Museum Ample free parking Great food service on site Top dealers, live music, great food. A unique and memorable event bring great finds direct from the source to you - trucks and trailers loaded to the doors with fresh goods. Home Seating Promotion: August 30 - October 14 Receive $750, $1,100 or $1,500 OFF Stressless® product when you purchase two or more Stressless® seats. Stressless® living is the perfect combination of comfort, function and style. Our patented PlusTM system provides you with optimum head and lumbar support in any position, while the Glide system keeps your body in perfect balance. *See your sales associate for complete details. Learn more here. Top antique, collectible and vintage dealers Live entertainment + great food choices Country Heritage Park and Museum Rockabilly by The Greasemarks, folk by Peter Shaw. All the usual food choices plus new poutine truck. Event Admission includes full access to the park's Museum of Rural Ontario Life. Visit 28 heritage buildings and exhibits from early Ontario farm country. Stressless® is proudly endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. EARN ONE AEROPLAN® FOR EVERY $2 SPENT ® Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aimia Canada Inc. 4080 Fairview St. (between Walkers & Appleby) · Burlington (905) 633-7226 · 1-866-556-7226 · www.scandecor.ca Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10-6 · Thur.-Fri. 10-8 · Sat. 10-6 · Sun. 12-5 More info, discounts and directions at www.antiqueshowscanada.com

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