Pedestrian hit by a car in critical condition - Paphos

[memory man]

A pedestrian trying to cross the coastal Avenue Tombs of the Kings in Paphos on Thursday at 20:30 was dragged by a car driven by a 77-year-old man resulting in serious injuries.

Police said the pedestrian was dragged by the vehicle while trying to cross a pedestrian crossing.

He was transported by ambulance to the A&E Department of Paphos General Hospital and due to the seriousness of his condition he underwent surgery.

His condition is described as critical.

The 77-year-old driver was arrested and remanded in custody pending investigations.

https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/pedestr ... -accident/

https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/08/14/man- ... -run-over/

[mike strand2]

Very sad.

Whilst not all people of that age are incapable of driving well, I do think the medical required for us oldies ought to be carried out by an independent doctor, not our own PD.

[trevnhil]

Mike, you are free to go to any doctor for the medical, but maybe there will be a little to pay.. I have used private doctors in the past at a cost of up to 50 euros. But now i just use the GP I am registered with

[Jimgym]

Poor man, I hope he will be ok.

[Kili01]

I think that using ones personal doctor makes sense, after all they know you well and know what your health conditions are.
I also have my eyes checked by my optician.

Dee

[trevnhil]

I agree re the eye tests in fact only yesterday I was at 'Eye Contact' on Tomb of the Kings road, the optician both my wife and I use..

[The Aquila]

Poor man, I hope he will be ok.

It’s worse than that, he’s dead Jim.

[Jimgym]

Oh no that’s so sad. Poor man.

[Kili01]

According to what is reported in today's paper, the man is said to be in intensive care on a ventilator. His condition is critical....

The 77 year old driver was arrested, but a breathalyzer test was negative. We don't know who was to blame at present. Were the lights green or red on the pedestrian crossing at the time of the accident?

Dee