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Local NewsSenator Runs Over Granddaughter 7/13/07By Heather Shannon
GREEN BAY - Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen didn't see his 23-month-old granddaughter as he backed his car out of his driveway and accidentally killed her.
"I was just sitting in my living room, and I ran outside and Dave had his granddaughter over his shoulder and said he just ran her over," said witness and neighbor Sharon Konitzer.
Konitzer called 911. She said Hansen was frantic.
"He was just sweating and screaming and crying. He said, 'I just ran over my little girl. I just ran over my little girl, my granddaughter,'" Konitzer said.
Elliana Zaidel, who would have turned two next Wednesday, died as a result of the accident.
Sen. Hansen's office released a statement saying, "Ellie adored her grandfather and she was the apple of his eye."
It goes on to say "Senator Hansen is in shock and is currently attending to the needs of his family."
Hansen's office said the senator was leaving his house for a meeting around 8:30 a.m.
Elliana ran out of the house and behind the car. Neither Hansen nor his wife saw her.
The Green Bay Police Department called the incident "a tragic unfortunate accident." Police said no criminal charges will be filed.
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