Elderly driver mounts sidewalk near Dollar General, New Cumberland WV


An elderly woman drove a light blue Honda Fit onto the sidewalk near Dollar General, nearly hitting a pedestrian. She refused help and left the scene heading north on Ridge Avenue.
Audio|Source: Northern Hancock County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Manager at Dollar General, near Ridge Avenue called in. They had an elderly female, approximately 90 years of age.
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She wasn't acting right. She got in a light blue Honda fit, ran up on the sidewalk, almost crushed the pedestrian between her and the vehicle.
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When they stated they were going to call someone to come check her out, she stated that she didn't want any help and drove away with the door open.
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Vehicle registration, West Virginia, (name withheld), light blue Honda fit,
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2009,
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(name withheld) near Haven Lane, New Cumberland.
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Okay,
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and four.
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The pedestrian was not actually struck.
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They're still on scene there.
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Tadone, four. I'll be here out there.
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Tap one.
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I don't even if they're all so direct.
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When she pulled away, she started to head north on ridge and then she turned up the road directly by Smith Oil.
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They lost sight from her there.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ridge Ave, New Cumberland, WV 26047
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