Elderly woman killed & husband fighting for life after horror crash while pushing her wheelchair on pedestrian crossing
AN ELDERLY British woman has died and her husband is fighting for life after they were mown down as they used a pedestrian crossing in Spain.
The couple were hit by a car in Costa del Sol resort Fuengirola just before 5pm on Tuesday.
Witnesses say the man was pushing his wife in a wheelchair when they were hit.
Cops confirmed this evening that the woman, who has not been named, did not survive.
An investigation into the horror continues tonight.
However, it’s understood the driver ploughed into the expat couple after behind blinded by the low sun.
He stopped at the scene and reportedly passed separate drug and alcohol tests.
Police have yet to make any official comment about the case.
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PCs will submit a report to a local investigating magistrate.
The official will then decide whether the man should face any criminal charges.
The motorist is believed to have been behind the wheel of a VTC – or private hire – vehicle.
His identity isn’t yet known.
It comes as Brits desperate for some sunshine head back to Spain as Covid restrictions for UK travellers ease.
Bookings for the Costa Del Sol have spiked by 40 per cent since January 4 this year.
April, May and June are expected to be especially busy.
It’s estimated that more than 300,000 British retirees live in Spain, with most buying homes in the south.