THE LIFE of a 55-year-old Dominican woman was cut short on Thursday (May 4) after she was knocked down by a water truck, in Blue Hills.
The woman, who was affectionately known by the Dominican community as ‘Reyita,’ was a long-time resident of Providenciales.
The community is mourning her death and have taken to social media to express their grief.
According to a police statement, at about 9.45am officers and paramedics responded to the scene on Bible Street where it was ascertained that while a white Suzuki water truck was reversing, the woman was hit.
She was pronounced dead at 9.48am.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone who witnessed this accident and has yet to speak to police can contact the Traffic Unit on 946-2371.
