Friday, May 27, 2011

Attendant dies after being dragged by gas thief

A Mississauga gas station attendant has died after he was seriously hurt trying to chase down a driver who drove away without paying.
The incident occurred May 19 at a Petro Canada station on Southdown Road near the Queen Elizabeth Way. Emergency crews arrived at around 5 p.m. to find the man lying on the roadway.
The 62-year-old suffered severe injuries, and died the following day, Peel police said. They withheld that information until Thursday, citing investigative reasons.
Police said last week the employee tried to confront the driver and was then hit by his vehicle as it drove away from the scene.
They are still searching for a suspect.
Police are looking for a gold sedan, and the driver is described as a black male aged 20-30 years old. The vehicle may have incurred some damage, and police are urging the public to contact them if they have information.

This man died over a tank of gas. Is this showing how bad the cost of fuel is now? Let me know in the comments below what you guys think.
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23 comments:

  1. TheBrianMay 27, 2011 at 7:59 a.m.

    Can't believe he lost his life over some gas.

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  2. PhateMay 27, 2011 at 9:14 a.m.

    When I worked at a gas station, they specifically told us NOT to pursue anyone making off with money and/or gas - just call the police. :/

    Gotta appreciate his effort, though...but still, he didn't have to die over it.

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  3. BojanCoMay 27, 2011 at 9:23 a.m.

    @ TheBrain
    I agree...

    Not unless he drowe with an aeroplane and emptyed the tanks on the gas station...

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  4. RichMay 27, 2011 at 9:35 a.m.

    that's messed up

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  5. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 9:38 a.m.

    that's really sad. The attendant didn't deserve to go like that

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  6. Brofessor NeekoMay 27, 2011 at 11:56 a.m.

    That's terrible :(

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  7. dalexusMay 27, 2011 at 12:43 p.m.

    'black male' telling everything

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  8. Doc_WafflesMay 27, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.

    Wow, death from stealing gas. Prices need to change or our method for energy.

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  9. ZKMinMay 27, 2011 at 2:20 p.m.

    This is just sad. I do agree gas prices need to come down.

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  10. ThorfanMay 27, 2011 at 4:45 p.m.

    Geez, that's sad. Some people are just terrible.

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  11. Bunny HillMay 27, 2011 at 5:13 p.m.

    Some people are just crazy, come on just a tank of gas

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  12. Come At Me BroMay 27, 2011 at 7:01 p.m.

    This is great!

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  13. ♥ Fluttershy ♥May 27, 2011 at 8:15 p.m.

    hell you should see the prices here, and its violent from time to time too

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  14. aether45May 27, 2011 at 11:54 p.m.

    Did the old man actually think the guy would stop? What a horrible way to die.

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  15. Speedy EdMay 28, 2011 at 3:43 a.m.

    that's horrid

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  16. MariekeMay 28, 2011 at 4:53 a.m.

    That's so sad... What is wrong with this generation? :(

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  17. BTN Hip HopMay 28, 2011 at 7:35 a.m.

    crime never pays; he will get his just deserts

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  18. Skinny GuyMay 28, 2011 at 5:02 p.m.

    People leaving without paying is a common crime. Losing your life over something like that is not worth it.

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  19. LoneIslanderMay 29, 2011 at 3:10 a.m.

    Well at 4.30 a gallon, I might kill too lol.

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  20. Jesse CrowsMay 29, 2011 at 9:04 p.m.

    this is too sad

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  21. OatmealStoutMay 29, 2011 at 10:06 p.m.

    Why didn't he just call the police?

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  22. CharlesSMay 29, 2011 at 11:01 p.m.

    What can I say? Shit happens!

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  23. Bj DoverMay 30, 2011 at 8:29 p.m.

    Wish we had a video of it. LoL.

    Just sayin.

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