Westlake, OH : Medina woman struck, killed by car in Crocker Park garage on Sunday, December 27, 2015

A Medina woman was killed when she was struck by a car inside a parking garage at Crocker Park Sunday afternoon.

According to police, Jaclyn Winterborne, 32, of Medina, was struck by a 1997 Jeep Wrangler while she was on foot on the first floor of the Union garage at 55 Vine St.

Winterborne suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to St. John Medical Center. She was later transported via LifeFlight to MetroHealth, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The Jeep was driven by a 21-year-old Lorain man. Police do not suspect drugs, alcohol or speed as factors in the incident.

The owner of Crocker Park offers its sincere condolences after yesterday’s tragic parking garage accident.

Crocker Park released a statement late Monday afternoon:

“We want to express our most heartfelt sympathies to the family of Jaclyn Winterborne after this tragic accident,” said Lisa Schwan, Director of Communications at Stark Enterprises, the real estate development firm that developed and manages Crocker Park. “We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the accident on our property.”

Schwan emphasized that during the 11+ years of operation at Crocker Park, there have been no previous serious traffic accidents or fatalities. She said that the company is cooperating with the investigating authorities and will also do its own thorough review of safety conditions and procedures.

“Given our history of safe operations, we are confident in the continued use of the garage,” Schwan said. “We are always assessing best safety practices and will continue to do so in response to this accident. The safety and security of our customers is our top priority.”

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Medina woman struck, killed by car in Crocker Park garage