Speed, alcohol not factors in crash that killed tobogganer
Adam Komar, 4, had ‘big, conscientious heart,’ fundraising page says
Niagara Regional Police have determined neither speed nor alcohol was a factor in the collision that killed a young tobogganer Monday.
Adam Komar, 4, died Monday after a passing pickup truck hit the boy after the snow sled he was riding went onto Greenlane Road near Bartlett Road in Beamsville at about 4:15 p.m.
Adam was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
A Gofundme fundraising campaign established to help the family contained a message for the community, saying, “The Komars would like to extend their gratitude to the community for the overwhelming love and support they have received since the accident.”
Within hours, the account surpassed its $25,000 goal with money still coming in. Most of the donations were in the $25 range. The largest single contribution was $250.
The page said the money will help alleviate any financial needs and unexpected costs. The family also wants to donate any leftover funds in Adam’s name back to the community, the page said.
“Adam had a big, conscientious heart and always talked about growing up and doing great things to help people,” the page said.
The embankment at the crash scene ends abruptly at Greenlane Road and is behind a nearby subdivision. The NRP collision reconstruction and forensic services units conducted the investigation on Greenlane Road. Mike Kirkopoulos, the Town of Lincoln’s chief administrative officer, when asked about safety on that stretch of Greenlane Road, said the municipality has been in touch with police and is awaiting the investigation’s full results.
“Once we hear back, and if needed, the town will be looking closely at whether any additional protective measures need to be implemented and, of course, we will act quickly according to recommendations resulting from the investigation and review by the experts,” Kirkopoulos said.
The town announced it was lowering its flags to half-mast and asked residents to honour the child “by lighting a candle or saying a prayer” for family, friends and everyone impacted by the accident.