An elderly woman is in a stable condition after reversing into a parked vehicle and onto a busy footpath in Wagga.
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Witnesses said the incident occurred around 11 on Wednesday morning when the driver of a silver Mitsubishi reversed her vehicle with the door open on Tompson Street.
NSW Police stated that investigations into the cause of the accident are underway, but suspect the driver placed her foot on the accelerator instead of the brake, hitting the parked SUV and ending up on the footpath.
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Once the woman stopped the vehicle, she fell from the driver's seat and onto the ground.
NSW ambulance reported that she is in a stable condition after sustaining injuries to her leg and shoulder due to the fall.
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Hayley Wilkinson
Born and raised within the Riverina, Hayley launched her journalism career at The Daily Advertiser in September 2021. During her time she covered events, entertainment and human interest stories.
Born and raised within the Riverina, Hayley launched her journalism career at The Daily Advertiser in September 2021. During her time she covered events, entertainment and human interest stories.
