Woman, 64, knocked down in Penal

A 64-year-old woman died after she was knocked down by a Toyota Hilux in Penal on June 9.

She was Polly Rampersad of Penal Rock Road in Penal.

Police said around 7.40 pm on June 9, a 60-year-old man was driving his silver Toyota Hilux going east on Penal Rock Road when he got to Shrinarine Trace.

There he hit two pedestrians – Rampersad and her 34-year-old daughter – who were trying to cross the road.

Rampersad died at the scene while her daughter was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for treatment.

The driver's van was taken to the Penal Police Station for further enquiries.

W/Sgt Monsegue is continuing investigations.