A PENSIONER was in a serious condition with potentially life-changing injuries after being struck by a reversing car.
The woman, who is in her 80s, was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, following the collision with a red Nissan Micra.
After being knocked to the floor, she was then hit by the reversing car, which police confirm was being driven by a man in his 80s from Frinton.
The incident happened outside Connaught House, a block of flats in Frinton’s Connaught Avenue.
A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust said: “The Trust received a call at 1.26pm on Saturday to a report of a collision between a car and pedestrian in Connaught Avenue.
“An ambulance crew, ambulance officer and Essex Air Ambulance were dispatched.
“They treated a woman who had suffered head and leg injuries.
“She was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in a serious condition.”
The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance added: “Teams worked together on the scene to optimise patient outcome.
“The patient was transferred to a specialist hospital for ongoing treatment.”
Eyewitness Nicola O’Brian saw the events unfold from her home.
Her Volkswagen Beetle was one of two vehicles damaged by the driver during the collision.
She said: “The man was parked in front of my car and she was stood behind.
“He reversed over her and then over my car bonnet.
“She slipped to the floor and her head hit the ground under my car bumper, which I believe saved her life.
“He continued to reverse over my car, clipped a small tree and reversed in an arch almost full circle until he hit it again. The KA in front was written off.”
Staff members at furniture store Harwoods of Essex also saw the collision.
A spokesperson for the company said: “What happened was tragic. Everyone here wishes her well and a speedy recovery. All our thoughts are with the family.”
A spokesperson for Essex Police confirmed no arrests were made.
They added: “A woman from Frinton, aged in her 80s, was knocked to the floor after being struck by a reversing car.
“The vehicle was then in collision with parked vehicles and a tree. Officers have been contact with her family and inquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 quoting the crime reference number 572 of 06/05.
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