EDMONTON — There was no safety plan at a charity fundraiser where a woman was killed by a Jeep that rolled during a stunt.
A fatality inquiry is looking into the May 2013 death of Melinda Green in an Edmonton shopping centre parking lot.
The 20-year-old was watching drivers take part in a stacking demonstration when she was struck by one of the Jeeps as it fell on its side.
Devin Smith, former president of a Jeep enthusiasts club, told the inquiry there was no formal safety plan and he could not recall if the organizers had insurance coverage.
Edmonton official David Aitken said the city does not require permits for such events held on private property.
He said it would be more effective if the provincial government brought in regulations.
"Too many rules, too many regulations force people underground or to other municipalities," Aitken testified Thursday. A provincial approach would be best "so that all Albertans have a sense of security," he said.
Green's mother, Mira Green, held a photo of her smiling daughter in her hands as her husband, John, took notes, occasionally questioning witnesses.
No charges were laid in Green's death.
In September, the man who drove the Jeep that hit and killed Green testified that the vehicle jumped forward when he turned the key in the ignition instead of rolling back.
Craig Supernault was taking part in a demonstration where one Jeep climbs up the front wheel of another to display the flexibility of its suspension.
Supernault said he'd been asked to perform the demonstration by one of the event's organizers.
Smith said club members agreed to do the demonstration at the request of a CTV News crew.
A CTV cameraman told the inquiry in September that he didn't ask for the demo, but mentioned that he'd film it if it took place.
One of the organizers of the Jeeps Go Topless show previously testified that they were careful to keep the crowd at a safe distance as the Jeeps got into position.
Spectators were allowed to approach once one Jeep was atop the other with the engine off and the emergency brake engaged.
Fatality inquiries investigate the circumstances of deaths and can make recommendations to avoid similar ones, but they do not lay blame.
