A Long Island doctor who died after being thrown from his family’s airstream should never have been in the back seat of a moving RV, the company said.
“Airstream is saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Monika Woroniecka on April 6, 2024. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and community,” Airstream told the Daily Mail about the accident. Told.
“Airstream travel trailers are not designed to carry passengers while in motion,” the company said.
“Under the safety protocols detailed in the Airstream owner’s manual and shared on the Airstream website, we advise owners that it is not possible to tow an Airstream with a person inside the vehicle. ” the statement continued.
“Many states prohibit carrying passengers in travel trailers or fifth wheels, so we encourage owners to check with their state Department of Transportation for the latest regulations,” they added. .
It is illegal to tow passengers in an Airstream in New York, the Daily Mail noted.
Monica Woroniecka, 58, was riding in an Airstream Saturday while her husband towed it along Route 12E in Brownville.
Horrified witnesses later said they saw the passenger side door of the RV open and Woronyeka’s arm dangling as she tried to close the door.
