UPDATE: Woman hit on crosswalk released from hospital
Anthea Shortt, 63, was hit by a pickup truck and was rushed to Peebles Hospital bleeding.
At the time of the accident, she was reportedly with her husband, who was not hit by the vehicle.
Family members also related to this news site that Ms Shortt, of Treadfalls Estate, has since been released from hospital.
See previous article published June 26, 2017
Woman hit on pedestrian crossing in RT
A 63-year-old woman was rushed to Peebles Hospital with noticeable injuries after being struck on a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of FLOW on Flemming Street, Road Town, on the main island of Tortola today, June 26, 2017.
The accident reportedly took place around 10:30 PM.
The woman, Anthea Shortt of Threadfalls Estate, was hit by a pickup truck while making her way to the other side of the road on the pedestrian crossing at the ‘big tree’ across from FLOW.
Apart from bruises about her body the woman was bleeding from the nose.
Police were seen speaking to the driver involved.
This is the second road accident in the Virgin Islands reported for the day. Some three serious vehicular accidents occurred this past weekend, including one on Virgin Gorda.
16 Responses to “UPDATE: Woman hit on crosswalk released from hospital”
As a driver I've seen too many times a number of individuals doing all of the above (no not at the same time for you nit pickers) and then watching you the diver as if to convey "my walking slowly is much more important than you having anywhere to go".
People please understand that although we all need to be more considerate, not all brakes work 100% of the time.
Speedy recovery to you Mrs. or Ms. Shortt.