A 73-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in Killarney on Friday afternoon. Read More
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Seventy-three-year-old struck in Killarney intersection in hopsital with serious injuries
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A 73-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car in Killarney on Friday afternoon.
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The woman — who was later reported to be in critical condition — was hit by a Kia Soul around 1:35 p.m. while crossing the road at the intersection of 26th Avenue and 34th Street S.W.
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Laura Laanstra, the manager of Mission Thrift Store on 26th Avenue S.W., told Postmedia the injured woman — a volunteer at her store named Sandy — was injured while walking to a nearby bus stop.
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“Sandy is one of our most dedicated volunteers — she comes at least three or four times a week,” Laanstra said, adding she and the rest of the store’s staff were celebrating Sandy’s 73rd birthday on Friday.
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After hearing from a customer that Sandy had been struck by a car, Laanstra said she rushed to the woman and held her hand until first responders arrived.
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“There maybe needs to be some better flashing pedestrian things, because this (intersection) has nothing,” Laanstra said.
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The driver, a 66-year-old woman, remained at the scene. She was not injured, said police.
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It’s believed the driver didn’t notice the pedestrian crossing in front of her vehicle, said police, adding driver inattention is being investigated as a factor in the collision.
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-With files from Brent Calver
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