I-Team: Woman dies in hot car outside Las Vegas-area VA hospital after being turned away

[@sharontrotter8198]

Sickening!!! To treat a veteran's senior spouse like that without asking about their situation is unspeakable!!! Where's the simple human kindness today??

[@bubblesbrazelton8061]

They didn't do anything unkind to her.

[@cookiepop-r4f]

This guy is wrong at the VA hospital. The person at the door instead of turning her away should call their supervisor or management to ask for exception for her to at least wait in the lobby of the hospital so she won’t have to wait in the car. No, excuse, she didn’t have to die. Sooo heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹!!!!

[@dimpleface2163]

Had a dog been left in the car, there would be more outrage. So sickening.

[@bubblesbrazelton8061]

Dogs don't have husbands that can check on her and dogs can't drive themselves to a air-conditioned business to wait on her husband's call.

[@colleenstevens7651]

We are not okay in this nation. That poor woman

[@SHAWNTESH]

This story really breaks my heart. I lost my mother to hyperthermia when she was 72. Our elderly needs to be protected. That hospital should never had that woman going to sit in a car in the heat. That’s dangerous at any age but even more for the elderly and young children. Rest In Peace to this sweet woman ❤️

[@truelydevine1]

Sorry for your loss

[@grammiecopper9024]

This pandemic is supposedly over so this *should* change. Too bad he had to lose his beautiful wife to instill change. Condolences to David and family. 🙏🕊🕊🙏

[@treasuresmith6217]

Sending my condolences 🙏❤

[@kathywilliamson3946]

This breaks my heart; what is wrong with people today!!! I am SO sorry; it’s inexcusable! Your wife was a beautiful person and SO are you. Common sense and decency should be used; I’m sick of hearing about policies when you all forced her to stay outside in the heat. Act like a caring person and not a robot!!!! Prayers and love to you and your family❤️🙏🏽🙏

[@sallyolivarez3464]

Prayers for this man and his family, what a horrible way to die.

[@tamaramadison7563]

Lord wrap your arm around this Man who lost wife and their Family How come she could not have come in and worn a Mask OMG this is sad

[@AL-gs6eg]

This is so sad and shows how heartless some people in the healthcare industry can be. Condolences to the family. 🙏

[@tomsd8656]

Healthcare community had also been weaponized by the communists.

[@caragare3214]

Good God

[@jillb2161]

God bless your lovely wife 🌹

[@suzymoroka297]

Some people in the healthcare industry in 🇺🇸 are heartless and terrifying! I’m speaking as a Registered Nurse! I’ve seen people turfed out of the hospital onto the sidewalk because they did not have insurance or the insurance has run out

[@Journocruz]

Mrs. Lear did not deserve to die like that. This should not have happened. More than 50 yrs she was by her husband's side only to be treated like a non-factor who was in the way. While their actions may not have been outright malicious their attitudes were atrocious & indifferent. That's not how you treat the wife of U.S. Veteran and certainly not an elderly woman. The VA needs to recognize & respect the roles wives play in not just their husband's careers but their after-care beyond active duty. Without their wives many would be far worse off so please VA administration & medical staff RESPECT the wives of your veterans. I'm so tired of hearing about trifling deaths connected to inadequate, trifling & often indifferent maltreatment of our veterans at the hands of the VA hospital. Many of their policies do more harm than good to the veteran and by extension, their wives. My sincerest condolences to Mr. Lear on his loss. May God be his strength throughout.

[@breatheu]

Well stated👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@teresathomason7153]

This is so true I’ve been married 36 years and my husband entire military career. Why do they forget all the sacrifices We have made to be a retired Veteran.

[@Journocruz]

@@teresathomason7153 I thank your husband for his service...and you for your sacrifices as a military wife. #MilitaryWivesRock #MarinesWife4Life

[@treasuresmith6217]

​@@poollife777first of all you have to be in the military 6 months to be considered a veteran second of all just because you don't go to war doesn't mean you're any less of a vet some military people work 12-16 hours a day!!!!!

[@janeroots2107]

This spring, 2022, I went to the ER with my husband in AZ. I was told to wait in the car, because of the risk of covid. It was a hot day. Fortunately, I did not succumb to the conditions of that day. However, this practice was still going on at that time. Utterlly dispicable to treat the public in this way. She's so lovely. May she RIP.

[@michelec8105]

So sad! I was taking my husband for cancer treatment at the height of the panic & I was able to go in, syay with my husband throughout the procedures. The primary demand was to wear a mask. The *government-run VA couldn't follow that nasic premise?

[@autumn1768]

@@poollife777LOL your state also had one of the highest numbers of Covid deaths

[@ScottShedd123]

Just go to a store and wait it's not rocket science.

[@imhereforitall9218]

@@poollife777 So to be clear are you saying that zero people in the state of Florida did not die of Covid? I already know you are a total whack job so please just ATFQ (answer the % question).

[@imhereforitall9218]

@@ScottShedd123 Did you get the part that she was 75 years old? 75 years old folks do not think like say someone who is 40 or 50. Her husband also said there was a 1/2 tank of gas but she herself told a passerby that she wanted to conserve gas. And you really expected her to have the wherewithal to drive to an air conditioned store? So maybe if you get your head out of your a** and pay closer attention or clean out your filthy ears next time you may keep your snarky comments to yourself. It is not rocket science. See how that works? 🤡

[@beckinfidelis3916]

57 years!! How tragic. 😢😢 What a terrible loss for him.

[@DoctorCarrieHall]

Unbelievable, horrible, inhuman, and absolutely unforgettable. SMH. Sending heartfelt condolences from Tulsa Oklahoma.

[@jolonov3146]

This was so preventable.

[@mauritajones2770]

Rest easy sweet Angel. My condolences to the family

[@breatheu]

Spouses support the soldier, sometimes throughout their entire career, but we don't get the respect or consideration for all we've ALSO sacrificed. I am so sorry for your loss. Her loss is not in vain, but unfortunately, it's through your loss some changes have come. I pray for your strength as you journey through losing your wife and life partner. I too was turned away and many others during the pandemic and waited in the car in Texas heat. I will be more attentive to cars in VA parking lots from now on. I will make demands and draw attention to anything that can ve done differently while we wait. May you experience peace for this leg of your journey without her. 🙏🏽

[@twinkyd.9166]

They turned me away for help after I told them my spouse was hurting me.

[@janie4387]

That was done during the pandemic at hospitals too. People weren't allowed to accompany their family inside.

[@BlueLatte-f3f]

@@twinkyd.9166 I’m sorry 😞 that happened to you. Hope you are in a safe place now. Isaiah 63:9 “During all their distress it was distressing to him”

[@sbss924]

THANK YOU for your Service. With all of the money that VA why didn't they have an emergency contingency plan in place?? Why not build air-conditioned tents for family/spouses?? A special space in the lobby? This should have NEVER happened, especially at a hospital for Veterans and to the spouse of a US Veteran!!! No excuses. .

[@terrenceryans9047]

Amen!!! Signed military child and spouse…

[@davenecook7515]

Shameful shameful shame on the hospital 😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣

[@bemazizi4863]

This just breaks my heart. I hope this man is keeping his head up. God bless

[@killentime4051]

Am l hearing this right?she wasn't allowed in hospital when she was alive but after she wasn't alive she could come into the hospital?

[@tinkthestrange]

Covid policies, I couldn’t visit my dad in the nursing home until he was put onto life support. Can’t spend time with them while they are alive, but alls well and good when they are passing or already passed

[@reggiesuave1018]

The goal was to protect all veterans but have the man wife “which the man is a veteran” who is being seen, wife which is elderly to get out the hospital…. This is pitiful!! God bless this man and family…

[@pashionistatruthbetold8089]

Very pathetic🙄

[@tracieharris-cromartie2714]

@@pashionistatruthbetold8089 SAD & PATHETIC!!

[@dorisjoseph8269]

How heartbreaking. May she sleep in peace. Sorry for your loss Mr. David.

[@Tobia7]

VA will never admit they were wrong. They don't want the liability. In other words they don't care.

[@debdeb5093]

Oh what a horribly sad situation. I'm so sorry to read this and my prayers go out to this fine gentleman and his family. A lifetime of love for sure, I hope you can heal this hurt with her rememberance and love.

[@albertaminter9399]

This is so sad and could've easily been prevented had the new policy been implemented prior especially considering two major factors it was his elderly WIFE, and the outside temperature a waiting area should've been offered to her even if it meant waiting in their chapel or cafeteria period. I understand with Covid trying to be safe but, this policy change is definitely too late. My heart goes out to the husband and family for their loss.

[@maryannlohr7379]

Amen! I totally agree with you on that one absolutely that's the least they could've done was let her come inside and wait like you said although I've never been to Texas but I could almost imagine that's almost like having to sit in your car in Florida it gets pretty hot and humid there but probably worse in Texas being elderly and with already having health issues, I'm so sorry for your loss my condolences go out to your family and friends.

[@SunkissedMalice]

"I understand with COVID trying to be safe.." Safe? There was nothing "safe" about this. Perfect example of unethical, unscientific BS COVID policy doing more harm than good.

[@JH-xu9qs]

I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD give you comfort!

[@ggfhhgf4128]

Sorry for your loss of a beautiful woman .

[@lindalowe2585]

So sorry for your loss may she Rest In Peace.

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Linda How are you doing today?

[@sakitoby1581]

So heartbreaking. I'm so very sorry for your loss, sir. Heartfelt condolences to you & your family. I know you'll see her again. And you'll both be joyous, healthy & free. God bless you. 😢💔

[@reginaphalange4182]

People are so concerned with enforcing company policy that they forget to enforce common sense! It reminds me of how a cult begins.

[@TheFinestCCSoutheast]

Remember that when the elderly people in your family have an issue ok? 🙏🏽

[@Love-dc5tq]

This.

[@KPryor-vd8uj]

Exactly

[@partheniat.9557]

STFU! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT Lady WAS GOING THRU! AFTER BEING TOLD THAT SHE COULDN'T BE WITH HER HUSBAND! YOU PROBABLY DON'T HAVE ANY FEELINGS ANYWAYS. MENTALLY OR PHYSICAL! GTHOH!

[@Heidi_K_Girl_444]

This is so heartbreaking!!

[@captjinxmarine9832]

I Wife damn near froze in VA parking lot in January during the cold and days. She’s 70 and won’t create a ruckus. This was the fourth time the VA pulled this. VA gives power to Small mind people and they abuse the power.

[@Mimosa119]

unforgivable. Prayers to the family.

[@karifredrikson8492]

People don’t understand that the Elderly have Temperature instability. They don’t tolerate excessive heat or cold. God be with you & preserve your faith.

[@BibleTumper]

Bizzar!!! TERRIBLE!!! I feel sorrow for husband and his beloved wife.😑

[@CCBrady]

My brother had Parkinson’s in 2020. We weren’t able to see him for over a year. His voice was too weak to hear over the phone. We relied on updates from his hospital. When we were finally allowed back into the hospital to visit him…… My brother who was 6’8” was absolutely skin and bones. We walked in around breakfast time. There was a tray of food in front of him teasingly close. Because of the severity of his Parkinson’s he was too shaky to feed himself. He had a bottle of Ensure with a straw in it he was sipping from. My sister fed him the whole tray of food,he ate every bite!!! It took about 20 to 25 minutes to feed him. Sadly he never recovered. My brother was allowed to starve to death during Covid!!!!! Because of Covid restrictions ridiculous restrictions!!!! I HOPE TO GOD AMERICANS NEVER ALLOW OUR GOVERNMENT TO OWN US LIKE THAT EVER AGAIN!!!!!

[@SharonZimmerman-c1o]

Oh my goodness!! I'm heart broken for this beautiful couple!! Please know that your loss forever will remind me to never take the little things In life for granted!!!

[@kscreager]

God bless you sir. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@tgd9477]

I would've went and sat in a cold McDonald's or somewhere and waited for his call....this is sad.

[@erinwilliams1485]

She had a limp and health issues…..she barely could drive but wanted to go with her husband

[@germanshepherd6638]

Except McDonald’s was closed during the COVID 19 lockdown. Remember?

[@ReneeBachtel]

I was thinking the same, why didnt she go back home & wait for his call?..it was during COVID, everything was closed..I wish they had someone to drive the couple for medical appointments.

[@CandiceMMartinez]

She had health problems and probably didn't have the strength to move anymore once she was in the car. Elderly only have so much energy. Plus, she was a loyal wife. Naturally, she wasn't going to go to far from her husband. Literally as close to his side as possible.

[@georgannenelson105]

Maybe find a shade tree? where I live fast food was open deemed essential..@@germanshepherd6638

[@LeafsAndCars]

My heartfelt condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@queenshaal6949]

I swear its some low down people in the fucked up world😥😥😥😥😞

[@oatmeal5671]

My God, 😭💔 this is heartbreaking. Im so sorry.

[@TIMCOWBOY1971]

Sending my condolences 💐 to the woman’s family may she RIP🙏

[@marilyn48ful]

How tragic, no one should be left in a car when the weather is hot and dry. Shameful! Bless that couple.

[@nellybean69]

How did that Doctor not recognize how dangerous it was for that elderly woman to be in a car without AC?

[@debradorr]

Wow. How sad. I'm glad that after this sad incident of this dear elderly woman loosing her life in this manner that the hospital changed their policy.

[@lillygardens1]

Too little. Too late. No excuse.

[@robynweeks6004]

No one cares about the elderly, if they can't make money off us, then our lives don't count..

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Why does it take something like this for "policy changes"? For the love of God WTH is wrong with those people? Make everyone who denied her entry sit in a hot car for a few hours so they can get an idea of what that poor woman suffered.

[@AbigailxxAbacinate]

Yup, I live in AZ. Cars get HOT, babies and dogs arent the only ones you need to be aware of. Your mom, yourself, husband.... Be safe and RIP ma'am

[@CandiceMMartinez]

My deepest condolences to her family 😞 This is horrific! God may her soul be at peace 🙏🏼

[@peach3611]

Such a beautiful lady gone to soon. Family has my condolences 💐. Wish hospital could have let her in. Sad 😔

[@lifespanwellnessbeauty-60i64]

Not malicious or reckless, but negligent. How the hell does a hospital let a person die in the parking lot? Suing won't bring her back, but it would send a message.

[@yolyprog2561]

Exactly

[@bmarie8965]

She's waiting in heaven for him now 🙏

[@crembruley2694]

Beautiful.women ❤️ I'm so sorry, prayers and 💕😘

[@nerineri7083]

I'm so sorry for your loss. The words "Rapid Response" will always haunt me for the rest of my life. The announcement I heard prior to losing my father. May you find peace and healing. 🙏

[@T4Tracy2]

So Sorry for your loss Sir, I have waited also while my father would get transfusions. But if I got hot, I would go sit at the food places near that facility! An my Father would have 2 a month sometimes near the end of his life, and these transfusions take 7plus hours, an on the really hot days, I would just drop him off! I can't understand why his wife would just sit in the heat! The Valley is only so big an not far to drive to any location to get out of the heat, even home! She must have had many underlying conditions?! Once again, So sorry for the passing of your wife.

[@annamariabarretta2708]

No one should ever be turned away at any age

[@Ravenblackcherry]

Oh my God...I'm so sorry for your loss. That's horrific

[@Nicole-hi2me]

My condolences. 🙏

[@jacquelinecollins2754]

I'm sorry, u had a long wonderful life with your wife, u are in my prayers, she was a beautiful woman. We are all thinking of you .

[@henrysantos121]

My deepest condolences to all victims family involved.🙏.

[@anneloving8405]

This is an example of WAY OVER THE TOP PARANOIA ,that has happened coz of Covid,this should not have happened.sorry for your loss sir.

[@donnaanderson5669]

Who does that leave your loved ones sitting in a hot car. Hospital supposed to be a place for caring and showing love 💕 I can tell he really miss her

[@janne639]

No one said the hospital workers were malicious. Just that their bad judgment cost a woman her life. I hope the hospital offers a settlement for negligence.

[@patrickjcarangelo587]

So Inexcusable, May She Rest In The Arms Of God's Army Of Angels 😇❤️🙏

[@tlay2496]

Amen

[@maryannalder7536]

I sure as hell hope he sues the holy crap out of them!

[@ryunny8983]

I say this with the utmost respect...common sense was lost💔

[@latonyabrothers318]

She was elderly! Save your "utmost respect"🙄

[@partheniat.9557]

And it's evident you don't have any at this particular time for this situation.🙄

[@ryunny8983]

And my comment will NOT CHANGE

[@partheniat.9557]

@@ryunny8983 we know. Cause that's exactly who you are! But it's ok cause in the end YAH) GOD IS THE JUDGE! and it's all written in "THE BOOK OF LIFE"! AND THAT GOES FOR ALL OF US!

[@ryunny8983]

@@partheniat.9557 next.....

[@miraculousjackson8467]

God be with your family I know y'all enjoy the Beautiful Life

[@klady3998]

They were definitely wrong for letting that lady sit outside in those temperatures. You’d rather choose company policy over someone’s life. They could at least sent an Uber to take her home

[@paigett8973]

Sad and criminal!

[@amberosejoy2660]

so sorry for your loss.

[@TS-fj2lo]

I’m so sorry for your loss!

[@chrismunoz5791]

The VA should treat all veterans and their families with care, love and respect!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mskrisl7535]

This is heartbreaking. I understand there are policies in place to protect the patients and staff but they weren't told this prior or else she wouldn't have been there. Also with the above 100 degree temperature outside they should've let her sit in the cafeteria or a waiting area. That heat on the west coast is brutal, I wouldn't sit in a car even with it running. It's just not safe. Praying for his peace. RIP to his lovely wife.🙏🙏🕊🕊

[@kimberly2915]

WTF….sue the crap out of the hospital…absolutely horrific.

[@cynthiabenton1276]

I am sorry for your loss.

[@skorpio1119]

Both elderly with health issues so it would've made more sense for her not to go or should've made sure they were chaperoned. She had health issues and she was not able to move around easily. Everyone is responsible for themselves. Rules & Regulations in hospitals are put in place for a reason. This was a tragedy. Condolences to the family. 💔

[@territurner1407]

Some elderly don't have family members to take them around. Program are very limit to the elderly. Plus this elderly couple in their home without any assistance. The hospital should have let her sit in the lobby with the cool air. No them doctor walk right pass her.

[@buffalogal37]

People do not know how to think a outside the box, it is a huge downside when serving the public. Very sad, God bless🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@catherncampbell6403]

I'm so sorry this happened to your beloved wife. All this covid nonsense has cost a lot of people a lot of things including their lives. May God bless you and heal your aching heart. I love you and I'm so sorry

[@lonnieowsley]

This is horrible, this lady should have not died in this way,there is the brightest star in the sky look up and she shines.God bless her husband and family.

[@mischellesimmonds6263]

Omg these are animals what kind of ppl lock out the elderly in the heat

[@lorettadavis6944]

This is unbelievable and unacceptable, the hospital should be ashamed.

[@fayturner6877]

In a different country yet during strict COVID laws, I drove my mother-in-law to the hospital for an operation. I was refused entry. There was a food and coffee van set-up in the carpark for staff (or anyone), to come out to. There were no toilets at that stage. I went for a long walk looking for a bathroom but all the fast food shops were shut. I had to pee in the most covering bushes that I could find.

[@marsharoth4669]

So sad🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽condolences to the family

[@kingdomkidsministry5954]

This makes me upset. I can’t watch this! God watch over are elderly please! 😭😇

[@idaflowers8466]

OMG OverWhelming such a Beautiful lady (RIP) God Bless Husband an Family 🙏 🙏🙏

[@jackieward3032]

You should've called a cab to take her home. You should have known the policy. Never let a older person stay in the car alone.

[@danakavanagh]

Just horrible. This should never happen. RIP beautiful lady. My sincere condolences to her husband.

[@webguy943]

Crazy to sit in ur car in 110 degree without running the AC. Anyone would die in that situation

[@jerrileelewisSaelor]

I'm so sorry sir for your loss, I will pray for you.

[@GIGATT73]

So sad, May She rest in peace and my condolence to her husband and family.

[@bigbadbubba099]

The way the government and the medical officials handled covid overall was horrible and deadly. Policies put in place were unreasonable and aimed at protecting the business from any responsibility.And it hasn't changed after the pandemic it seems.😢

[@AnnaD25]

Heartbreaking😢

[@meganlord781]

This is terrible. They could have allowed this elderly lady to wait inside. 😢. SMH. Prayers for her husband.

[@lezoraarter9063]

It’s so sad 😞!

[@smiththomson95]

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

[@Michele-zn5yi]

So sad. Very unacceptable.

[@mariabyram2790]

That is horrible and as a veteran my spouse and I are each others care takers they should have let her in this is horrible. I don't go with my husband due to the fact I struggle walking and there is so so much walking at the va medical centers! So sorry this happened 🙏🙏🇱🇷

[@michelej9496]

My condolences to the family and friends.

[@angelicavhee2617]

So many of those policies in general (beyond the VA) that were implemented during that period were not only unnecessary, but detrimental.

[@charmelllee9034]

RIP Mrs. Lear......

[@ms.yarbrough8925]

Condolences 🙏 ☹️ to the family, but please FILE A Lawsuit, I hope you've started the process, God bless you

[@theresajohnson9991]

My heart goes out to you prayers going up for you and your family I did go into ER with my husband in the pandemic A month ago He went for blood work I can’t get any one to help me get him out the car a small lady pass by and help me he almost felt on the ground the Valet parkers told me he could not help he were very polite about it and I do understand that’s their job it’s were heartbreaking to watch a strong man standing by and couldn’t help just watching us trying not to let my husband fall we got him in the wheelchair I ask inside I were told they don’t have any to Assist me I will have help Sir stay Strong

[@virgilrobertsjr7870]

WHAT A SHAME! RIP! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 STAYING IN A NON RUNNING CAR AT 110° IS ABSURD GAS OR NO GAS? 😳

[@Gwynelle-j5q]

The VA hospital will protect themselves at any cost 😢. 😮6/6/24😮😢 Sorry for your tragic loss!