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I had no idea of her age (at the risk of being too graphic, there was no way to tell), for some reason that she was 96 is a shock to me. She was smartly dressed with sunglasses and small heels.
I still haven't been contacted for a follow up statement (or to confirm the one I gave on the scene) so rang the number on the Standard page. They just said to wait. I'll ring again next week.
Saying she was pronounced dead minutes later was only because of the amount of time it took for the ambulance crew to respond (heavy traffic) but it was all very quick. There was no suffering, if that is any consolation to anyone.
Still not sure how this is affecting me/has affected me. I did not cycle last Thursday or Friday so only got back on the bike on Tuesday. I probably feel more fragile/vulnerable than before but to be honest, I don't feel my level of immediate risk has gone up. It has re-affirmed what I though about how to respect larger vehicles on the roads and not take my security for granted.
Be careful everyone.
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So, so sad. RIP Herta.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/woman-96-killed-by-lorry-near-wigmore-hall-named-by-police-a3240196.html
Her name sounds as if she may have been a German refugee once upon a time.