81-year-old dead from a collision with royal escort outrider

81-year-old dead from a collision with royal escort outrider

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Koyaanisqatsi

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2,324 posts

36 months

Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Interesting but tragic situation. One of Sophie Wessex aka Duchess of Edinburgh's police escort outriders collided with an 81-year-old lady using a pedestrian crossing who has subsequently died from her injuries.

Locals have claimed that 'black screens' placed around a square brick electricity unit close to the crossing, as part of attempts to 'decorate' the area for the Coronation, meant pedestrians were unable to see oncoming traffic.



A witness claims that the victim, Helen Holland, 'was flung about 40ft along the road'. Seems a little extreme.

What could be the likely outcome here. Will lessons be learnt? banghead

Oliver Hardy

2,983 posts

80 months

Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Why are people like Sophie Wessex getting police escorts?

pghstochaj

2,469 posts

125 months

Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Oliver Hardy said:
Why are people like Sophie Wessex getting police escorts?
Also my question. I just about understand why she might have a close protection officer with her, but a police escort? Can't protest against the Royal Family though...