Bermudian Killed In Accident Overseas
A Bermudian was killed overseas yesterday [Feb.9], after being struck by a car in Alabama.
American media reports that a car traveling northbound on Pulaski hit 74-year-old Alma Foggo York who was walking in the left hand lane of the north bound traffic. Huntsville police say no charges will be filed in the accident.
Additional reports say “Police say York was on her morning walk at the time. A resident said she sometimes walks with a cane early in the morning picking up cans.
“The driver stopped at the scene and officers questioned him. Police say they will not file charges against the driver.”
A former educator, Dr York was born and raised in Bermuda, later moving to Huntsville, Alabama where she worked at Oakwood University.
The University released an official statement, “The Oakwood University campus family is saddened by the sudden death of Dr. Alma Foggo York, who had been an employee from 1982 to 1997.
“During that time, she held a number of positions including, at one time, Chairperson of the Nursing Department, Director of International Programs and Government Affairs, an Associate Dean of Women, and Director of Placement Services. We extend our deepest condolences to her family.”
- Photo courtesy of Oakwood University.
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RIP!! Such an awesome Lady! My condolences!
RIP Dr York. Dr York was at Atlantic Union College /Washington Adventist University while I was a ministerial student there, and I remember her as down-to-earth woman, who befriended students form everywhere. Her campus house was our second home and you could never go hungry with Dr York nearby. She was a motivator and encourager, and her laughter endeared us students to her. Thank you so much Dr York for all you did for us. RIP. See you RD.
Condolences and prayers to her family and friends.
Oh wow, RIP Dr York, so sad that your life should come to such an untimely end. my condolences goes out to your family.
RIP Dean York! This is so sad. I was personally housed and fed by Ms. York when I left the island for college until I got settled. She will be missed by many but left a legacy of service.