Near Toulouse. A pedestrian dies, hit by a driver on a protected crossing

Tragic traffic accident, Wednesday January 15, 2025, at Colomiers (Haute-Garonne), near Toulouse. From police sources, a 93 year old pedestrian who crossed the roadway on a protected passage has been hit by a motorist.

The victim evacuated in critical condition

The tragedy occurred on Allée d’Aspin, around 4 p.m. “After the impact, the driver involved stopped and called for help himself,” reports the police. The firefighters were the first to arrive on the scene and took care of the injured person. in critical condition.

Son pronostic vital was engaged when he was evacuated to the emergency room. But despite being shocked, the nonagenarian did not survive his serious injuries. He was declared deadon site.

He was driving despite a revoked license

Alone in his vehicle, the suspected driveraged 37 anshas a criminal record. “He was traveling despite a cancellation of his license to drive. His vehicle was not insured,” says our source.

The police subjected him to a breathalyzer. “His blood alcohol level was negative.” Of the blood samples were carried out to see if he was driving under the influence of narcotics. The results of these tests are not yet known. He was placed in police custody.

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