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Woman dies rescuing cat

Posted on December 17, 2009December 17, 2009 by Staff

Malinda Grossman died Saturday night while engaged in an act of kindness. It’s the kind of deed Grossman has been known to do her whole life.

Grossman, 60, of Chapel Hill, was hit by a car on Jones Ferry Road in rural Orange County while trying to save a cat who had just been hit by a car.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Grossman was driving home from a holiday party when she saw the injured cat and pulled over. She then made her way to the middle of the street and was bent over tending to the cat when she was hit. N.C. Highway Patrol officials said she died instantly.

The cat died as well.

The driver was not speeding and no charges will be filed.

Grossman was known for helping stray animals and as a kind neighbor. She is survived by her husband, Jan Grossman.

1 thought on “Woman dies rescuing cat”

  1. Alex O'Connor says:
    December 18, 2009 at 11:46 am

    I had the honor of knowing Mindi. She was a very special person. I will miss seeing her very much. I hope I can carry on her kindness. The world needs more Mindis.

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