Brit woman, 61, dies after being hit by ‘drink driver' at pedestrian crossing in holiday hotspot
CRASH HORROR Brit woman, 61, dies after being hit by 'drink driver' at pedestrian crossing in holiday hotspot
A BRITISH woman has died after being hit by a "drink driver" in a holiday hotspot.
Lisa Di Palma, 61, from East London, was reportedly struck by the car twice while walking across a pedestrian crossing in in Fethiye, Turkey on August 6.
She was rushed to hospital where she was treated for serious injuries to her hip and leg but tragically died at around 5am today.
According to local reports the motorist was detained at the scene and was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
She was on holiday with her husband Keith Di Palma celebrating their wedding anniversary at the time.
Prior to her death, Keith shared the news of his "lovely" wife's accident with the couple's friends and family.
He said: "Good morning to all our friends and family. On Wednesday, August 6th, my lovely wife Lisa was involved in a horrific accident while on holiday in Turkey.
"She has sustained multiple injuries and is now in the capable hands of medical services to begin the long road to recovery.
"We kindly ask that you please do not send, tag, or post any images of videos of the accident that may be on social media.
"It is upsetting enough seeing the damage this has done, let alone having to relive it through videos and photos."
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