Driver ploughed into woman at 48mph during coughing fit as she stepped off bus - News Summed Up

Driver ploughed into woman at 48mph during coughing fit as she stepped off bus


Toiria Ouhoud, 47, was walking along the pavement on her way home from work when she was hit by an Audi driving at 48mph. (Image: Google)Witnesses described the Audi driving at a reasonable, slow speed before accelerating and mounting the curb in the tragic accident. Doctors said the driver had suffered cough syncope, a loss of consciousness from coughing episodes. Eye witnesses told police they heard passengers of the Audi say the driver had suffered a coughing fit and blacked out, the inquest heard. (Image: Handout)Forensic collision investigator PC Palmer told the inquest: "Mr Roberts had started to cough and then became unresponsive.


Source: Daily Mirror March 15, 2020 14:48 UTC



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