Pula is in shock after an 86-year-old woman died in hospital from injuries sustained in a severe traffic accident involving a Pulapromet bus. The accident happened on Tuesday at 7:40 PM in the Veruda district when a 49-year-old bus driver was turning left and hit the elderly pedestrian crossing the crosswalk. Despite the quick response of emergency services and doctors’ efforts, the woman passed away on Thursday in Pula hospital. The bus driver is facing criminal charges for causing a traffic accident. Pulapromet expressed deep condolences and emphasized full cooperation with authorities to clarify all circumstances of the tragedy. Police conducted an investigation and continue to probe the incident. This tragedy raises serious questions about pedestrian safety and driver responsibility on our roads. Will justice be served, or will this be just another statistic in a sea of accidents? Feel free to share your thoughts on this sad story and road safety.
