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Woman hit by car in unlit road
8:10pm Monday 14th December 2009
A WOMAN is in hospital with head and leg injuries after being hit by a car in Weeley.
The victim, believed to be aged about 30, was walking down an unlit road when the accident happened.
She suffered fractures to both her legs and head injuries after being hit by a Volvo V50.
The woman, who lives in Weeley, was taken to Colchester General Hospital by ambulance. Police said her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
The accident happened in Clacton Road at 5.10pm on Thursday. Police said visibility was poor and the road surface was damp.
The Volvo driver, a 51-year-old woman from Weeley Heath, was treated for shock at the scene.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 01206 762512.
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cavillas, walton on the naze says...
4:14pm Tue 15 Dec 09
PROOFREADER, COLCHESTER says...
5:48pm Tue 15 Dec 09
Smouldering Ewok, Colchester says...
4:54am Wed 16 Dec 09
cavillas wrote:You are correct but i would feel obliged to wear something that gets me noticed by car drivers in unlit and poor visibilty/wet conditions just to try and stay uninjured.
Is that the road where street lights have been turned off to save money? How many people walk along in reflective clothing anyway, it is not deemed a legal obligation whereas adequate lighting form vehicles, correct speed and due diligence are.
Don't assume the car driver was speeding either there is no evidence to jump to wild conclusions.
I drive a car and motorcycle and i am also very aware how often folks don't see me even with a bright flourescent crash helmet.(Yes even in good daylight conditions.)
I still pity both parties involved.
God knows how i would feel if i had accidently driven into anyone.
Lets face it, it's not them and us so ladies get well soon!
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Smouldering Ewok, Colchester says...
4:05pm Tue 15 Dec 09
Nothing in this report states anything about reflective clothing and if this is the case that the poor lady run over was not wearing any then i pity both parties.
Get well soon both of you.