File photo: NSW Police Force Facebook.
An elderly woman from Eden is in Canberra Hospital after being hit by a car while riding her mobility scooter.
The 70-year-old sustained serious head and pelvic injuries when a P-plate driver allegedly reversed his car into the woman on Saturday morning.
“Emergency services attended the scene and treated the woman before she was airlifted to Canberra Hospital in a serious condition,” police report.
“About 11.10 am (August 10), a 19-year-old man, reversed his vehicle out of his driveway on Flinders Street, Eden, and allegedly hit the 70-year-old woman driving a mobility scooter.
“Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit attended and established a crime scene.
“Following the inquiries, the driver was arrested and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – drive manner dangerous and using a mobile phone while driving.
“The man’s licence has been suspended.”
He was granted conditional bail and will appear before Eden Local Court on October 9.
Original Article published by Ian Campbell on About Regional.
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