The family of Omotayo Samuel-Pepple, a 49-year-old Nigerian woman studying in Canada, is demanding justice after she tragically d!ed when a bus struck her at a Winnipeg bus stop.

The accident occurred on September 16, 2025, while Samuel-Pepple was waiting at a bus stop. She was rushed to the hospital with severe internal injuries and multiple fractures. Despite undergoing three surgeries, she suffered cardiac arrest and later passed away.

Her sister, Mary Oloyede, expressed the family’s grief and frustration, questioning the circumstances that led to her d3ath.

“I would want to know if the driver was impaired. What actually happened? I know the police are still doing their investigation, but we are hoping there will be more information as time goes by,” Oloyede said.

She also criticized the delay in communication, revealing the family was notified eight hours after the accident, even though her sister was initially conscious at the scene.

“Even if I was not there, at least I would have gotten a friend or a church member to the hospital. But nobody contacted me,” she added.

Samuel-Pepple had relocated to Canada in 2024 to pursue a degree in Human Resource Management at the University of Manitoba, with plans to reunite with her husband and three children, aged 14, 17, and 21.

Her death has raised questions about both hospital and police procedures. While Shared Health, Manitoba’s health authority, defended its emergency protocols, Winnipeg police acknowledged challenges in notifying next of kin but insisted family notification remains a priority. The police also confirmed that investigations — including scene reconstruction, video analysis, and witness interviews — are ongoing.

Oloyede is now urging authorities to hold the bus driver accountable and is appealing to the public for any dashcam footage that could shed light on the tragedy.

Samuel-Pepple is survived by her husband, three children, and mother, who are still struggling to come to terms with the loss.