Student, 13, hospitalised after struck by car in Sophia

A 13-year-old female student is currently hospitalised after sustaining head injuries in a road traffic accident in Sophia on the evening of Saturday.

The incident occurred around 20:00 hrs on Dennis Street, near the Section ‘C’ Field Access Road. The collision involved motor car #PXX 8265, driven by 21-year-old Timothy King of ‘B’ Field South Sophia, and the young pedestrian.

According to police reports, King was driving east along the northern lane of Dennis Street when the 13-year-old crossed the road from south to north, emerging from behind a parked vehicle on the opposite side.

The teenager was struck by King’s car as she stepped into its path.

The impact caused the girl to fall onto the car’s windshield before landing on the road. She was subsequently helped to her feet by the driver and bystanders, who assisted in transporting her to the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Upon arrival, she was conscious but was found to have sustained injuries, particularly to her head. Medical staff are now treating her for these injuries, though her condition is described as stable.

Timothy King is currently in police custody and is assisting with the investigation into the incident. Authorities have urged all road users to exercise caution, particularly in busy areas such as Sophia.