Long Island pediatrician was on way to watch solar eclipse with her family when she fell out of passenger door of brand new $130k AirStream in front of horrified daughter while rest of the family rode

Woroniecka was a children's allergy and immunology specialist at Stony Brook Medicine, which she practiced for more than 20 years

Dr. Monika Woroniecki, a Long Island pediatrician, met a tragic end when she fell out of her family's Airstream camper while on a trip to watch the solar eclipse. The heartbreaking incident unfolded as the family stopped for ice cream at a gas station on their way to Cape Vincent.

As they were nearing their AirBnb, Monika and her daughter Helena decided to ride the last part of their journey in the Airstream camper. While Monika was attempting to secure the passenger side of the camper, she was unexpectedly thrown from it, leading to her tragic death in front of her family.

While Woroniecki was trying to secure the passenger side of the camper, she got thrown from the $130,000 Airstream

Witnesses behind the Airstream reported seeing the passenger side door open due to the wind, with Monika's arm hanging on the door. The incident occurred in front of her daughter and her boyfriend, leaving them and their neighbors in shock and devastation.

Emergency personnel rushed Monika to Samaritan Medical Center, where she passed away. The local police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.

Witnesses behind the Airstream claimed they saw the passenger side door of the Airstream open, and Monika’s arm hanging on the door after the wind caused the door to swing ajar

Monika's neighbors and community were deeply saddened by the news, describing her as a lovely person and part of a wonderful family. They recalled how she and her husband were excited about their new Airstream and enjoyed taking short trips together.

It's worth noting that towing passengers in an Airstream is illegal in New York State and is against the company's guidelines due to safety concerns. Airstream trailers are not designed to carry passengers while in motion and lack seat belts, making them unsuitable for transporting people.

New York State Police continue to investigate the incident that claimed Woroniecki's life

Dr. Monika Woroniecki was a respected children's allergy and immunology specialist at Stony Brook Medicine, where she practiced for over 20 years. She was known for her dedication to her patients and her passion for travel, hiking, exercise, and spending time with loved ones.

Her tragic passing has left a void in her community, and her colleagues, patients, and neighbors mourn the loss of a compassionate and caring individual.

Woroniecka has three daughters including Alexandra (left) and Helena (right), who was with her on the trip

Her other daughter Helena followed her mother into science and studied biochemistry at Stony Brook University and is now working on a PhD at the University of Arizona