Amadeus Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Police are appealing for witnesses after a 73 year old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Douglas. The woman was discovered in the road in Marathon Avenue just after 7am this morning. Officers say she was struck by a vehicle which failed to stop. Nearby roads were closed as police investigated but have now been opened, although Marathon Avenue remains shut. Police say they want to hear from you if you were in Marathon Avenue or neighbouring streets between 1am and 7.30am. There’s also an appeal to report any vehicle which has sustained damage overnight. And police say they want to appeal directly to the conscience of the driver involved – sayng they should do the right thing and come forward. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 That is shocking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteron Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 The location is a cul-de-sac I think, and not a through road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 35 minutes ago, Mysteron said: The location is a cul-de-sac I think, and not a through road. You wouldn't think anyone could work up enough speed to seriously hurt someone there, but just being knocked off your feet can be fatal. The driver may not even know that she was touched? Very sad indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Mysteron said: The location is a cul-de-sac I think, and not a through road. you can get out the bottom end into the back lane that comes out opposite DB autos and up onto lower dukes road , it is labelled as marathon road on google maps but i'm not sure thats what it really is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Tragic. Hopefully the driver is just panicking and comes forward rather than there being any intent to hide a crime here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 35 minutes ago, WTF said: you can get out the bottom end into the back lane that comes out opposite DB autos and up onto lower dukes road , it is labelled as marathon road on google maps but i'm not sure thats what it really is. It's a bit odd because the Government's own mapping doesn't a cut through there, though Google Maps and the satellite photography make it clear there is a lane. But Marathon Avenue isn't the sort of place you could imagine anyone speeding along. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 24 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: It's a bit odd because the Government's own mapping doesn't a cut through there, though Google Maps and the satellite photography make it clear there is a lane. But Marathon Avenue isn't the sort of place you could imagine anyone speeding along. taxi driver ? they don't dawdle in the early hours, time is money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, WTF said: taxi driver ? they don't dawdle in the early hours, time is money. That was my first thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Not many aged 73 out between 1am and 7am. All sounds a bit odd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I'd be wondering if someone had died of natural causes a lot earlier (3hrs) and then maybe been unnwittingly damaged by a vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: I'd be wondering if someone had died of natural causes a lot earlier (3hrs) and then maybe been unnwittingly damaged by a vehicle? Yes, there are a couple of residential/nursing homes there. Just so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Smurf Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Mysteron said: The location is a cul-de-sac I think, and not a through road. There's a lane out the top of it that gets to Victoria Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Gladys said: Yes, there are a couple of residential/nursing homes there. Just so sad. That opens a realm of possibilities...including those of responsibility. Let's see what comes out...otherwise it's speculation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 56 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: That opens a realm of possibilities...including those of responsibility. Let's see what comes out...otherwise it's speculation. Nice to see you posting again, Albert. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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