Wolfe family update
18 November 2010 1.43pm
The Wolfe family are devastated today at the loss of Kay, a much loved wife, mother, sister, aunty and friend to hundreds of people.
They would like to thank the doctors and nurses in Waikato Hospital’s intensive care unit who looked after Kay so well and who are mourning her death today. They are true professionals and they did everything they could for her.
Kay’s husband Roger would particularly like to thank all those people who have and are offering support to him and their three children. He appreciates there is a lot of media interest but declines the opportunity to talk at this stage.
ENDS
Kay Wolfe dies in Waikato Hospital
18 November 2010 07:43
A woman critically injured after a group of cyclists she was riding with was struck by a car near Morrinsville on Sunday has died this morning in Waikato Hospital.
Kay Heather WOLFE, 45, of Gordonton had been one of 10 cyclists from the Morrinsville Wheelers Cycling Club travelling in a group along the Morrinsville-Walton Rd when a car driven by a 23-year-old woman crossed the centreline on a corner and crashed into the group.
Two male cyclists, Mark Andrew Ferguson, 46, and Wilhelm Muller, 71, died at the scene while Ms WOLFE suffered critical injuries and was taken to Waikato Hospital by ambulance.
A fourth cyclist suffered minor injuries while the driver was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Acting Waikato Road Policing Manager, Senior sergeant Jeff Penno, said Ms WOLFE'S death meant Sunday's crash was the second three person fatality incident in the Waikato this year, the first being the loss of three young people on SH2 at Maramarua o
n 7 September.
"We've also had four double fatalities and people will be aware that the Waikato has suffered seven deaths resulting from crashes over five days.
"The types of crashes over those days have covered a wide spectrum of victims from cyclists to motorbike riders, a truck driver and occupants of cars, but some common factors have emerged with speed, driver inexperience and alcohol all factors. The reality is we now have seven families who will have loved ones missing this Christmas."
Mr Penno said a number of strategies were in place to ensure a highly visible Police presence on Waikato roads this summer but enforcement was only part of the solution.
"We need the public to say enough is enough, we need attitudinal change in regards to complying with basic road rules such as watching your speed, keep to the left, avoid alcohol
and drugs and stick to the conditions of your graduated driver licences.
Ends
17 November 2010 2.09pm
Condition critical in Waikato Hospital intensive care unit.
Statement from Kay Wolfe's family
15 November 2010 12.29pm
Roger Wolfe, the husband of Kay Wolfe, the 44 year old Morrinsville cyclist in critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit authorised the following release to the media. He is concerned there has been a lot of misinformation and speculation which has distressed him, his family and friends.
"Our thoughts are with those families who lost their loved ones and to all the families affected by this tragedy.
"Speculating about what happened at the scene is inappropriate. We'll leave that to the police to investigate.
"Kay has been a really good blood donor for many, many years. She's getting every bit of it back now.
"I'd like to thank all my friends and family for their love and support.
"My thanks also to the emergency services at the scene and to all the medical staff here at Waikato Hospital. Thank you to the media for your understanding - I'd rather not say anything at this time and will instead concentrate on Kay and her recovery, our three children and the farm."
Condition update from Waikato Hospital
15 November 2010 9.26am
The family of Kay Wolfe, the 44-year-old Morrinsville woman who is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit today after yesterday's accident when a vehicle hit a group of cyclists about 12km south of Morrinsville just after 9am, authorised the release of this photo to the media.
Condition update from Waikato Hospital
15 November 2010 7.02am
A 44-year-old Morrinsville woman is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit today after yesterday's accident when a vehicle hit a group of cyclists about 12km south of Morrinsville just after 9am.
ENDS
Date: 15 November 2010
Contact:
Mary Anne Gill
Communications Director
Waikato District Health Board
021 705 213
