Center Parcs worker, 67, died of head injuries after the bicycle she was riding was hit by an electric off-road buggy driven by another staff member, inquest hears
- Penny Bulpitt was a supervisor at the Woburn Forest Resort in Bedfordshire
- The 67-year-old was struck by a Yamaha UTV driven by another member of staff
A Center Parcs worker died of head injuries after the bicycle she was riding was hit by an electric off-road buggy driven by another staff member, an inquest has heard.
Penny Bulpitt, a supervisor at the Woburn Forest Resort in Bedfordshire, died from a traumatic skull fracture and brain injuries, the inquest was told today.
The 67-year-old was struck by a Yamaha UTV driven by another member of staff at ten past midday on September 22 of this year.
The grandmother, who lived in Luton, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge by air ambulance but she tragically died the following day.
Dr Sean Cummings, assistant coroner for Bedfordshire, adjourned the inquest pending the outcome of a police investigation at the inquest opening in Ampthill.
Penny Bulpitt, 67, (pictured) a supervisor at the Woburn Forest Resort in Bedfordshire, died from a traumatic skull fracture and brain injuries
The 67-year-old was struck by a Yamaha UTV driven by another member of staff at ten past midday on September 22 of this year. Pictured: Woburn Forest Center Parcs
He passed his condolences to Ms Bulpitt’s family and friends.
In a tribute, her family said: ‘She was loved by everyone who knew her.’
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At the time of her death, Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler said: ‘Both people involved in the incident were staff at the site and we are working with Center Parcs directly.
‘We know that Friday was a changeover day so the site would have been busy and we would encourage anyone who was on the site at the time, and particularly in the Pine area, to come forward with any they may have witnessed.’
Centre Parcs said: ‘We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of or team at Woburn Forest, our thoughts are with her family, friends and her colleagues at this time.
‘We are in contact with her family, and we are offering support to them and any of our colleagues at Woburn Forest who have been affected.
‘Center Parcs is working closely with all the relevant authorities following this incident.’
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