Woman, 81, dies after being hit by Duchess of Edinburgh’s police escort – National | 24CA News
A U.Okay. girl has died two weeks after she was struck by a police bike escorting Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, by way of London.
Helen Holland, 81, was hit by the royal escort on the intersection of West Cromwell and Warwick Roads in Earl’s Court, West London on May 10, in response to a report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
She sustained critical accidents and was handled by paramedics on the scene of the incident. Holland was taken to hospital in crucial however steady situation.
Holland’s household instructed the BBC that the Essex native fought for her life greater than two weeks “but irreversible damage to her brain finally ended the battle.”
Holland’s son, Martin, mentioned his mom sustained “multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries” on account of the collision. He mentioned Holland had been utilizing a protected pedestrian crosswalk when she was struck, in response to People Magazine.
Buckingham Palace mentioned the Duchess of Edinburgh is “deeply saddened” by news of Holland’s demise.
“Her Royal Highness’s deepest condolences and sympathies go to all of Ms. Holland’s family,” the assertion learn.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct, a police watchdog group, continues to be investigating the incident. The workplace has already interviewed witnesses to the collision and has obtained CCTV footage from close by properties.
“Our thoughts are with the woman, who has sustained life-threatening injuries, and her family,” mentioned IOPC regional director Amanda Rowe. “We have been in touch with them to explain our role and will keep them regularly updated as the investigation progresses.”
Rowe requested for anybody who witnessed the collision or had footage of the crash to come back ahead “to help us establish the full circumstances.”
At the time of her demise, Holland was reportedly in London to go to her sister. She was a mom of 4 youngsters, grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of seven.
Sophie turned the Duchess of Edinburgh in March after her husband Prince Edward, the youngest baby of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was granted the Duke of Edinburgh title. The BBC reported the Duchess of Edinburgh is anticipated to contact Holland’s household privately.
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