What happened to Margarita Korolkevic?

Margarita Korolkevic, a 49-year-old woman with a serious visual impairment, was struck and killed by a van on the A47 in Norfolk after leaving the hospital where she had been admitted.

How did Margarita Korolkevic's death occur?

Margarita Korolkevic was hit by a Renault Trafic van while walking on the dark, poorly lit A47 near Saddlebow, Norfolk. She was twice the legal drink-drive limit at the time of the accident.

What were the factors that contributed to Margarita Korolkevic's death?

Margarita Korolkevic's visual impairment, the dark and poorly lit road conditions, and her high blood alcohol level were all factors that contributed to the fatal collision.

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Visually Impaired Woman Killed on Dark Road After Leaving Hospital

14 Nov

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Summary

Woman with serious visual impairment struck and killed on A47 in Norfolk
Had been admitted to hospital but left before treatment, later walked onto road
Toxicology report found she was twice legal drink-drive limit when accident occurred

Visually Impaired Woman Killed on Dark Road After Leaving Hospital

On November 17, 2024, a tragic accident occurred on the A47 near Saddlebow, Norfolk, when a 49-year-old woman with a serious visual impairment was struck and killed by a van. The victim, Margarita Korolkevic, had been admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn just days earlier after being found in a local cemetery with her eyes "rolling backwards."

However, Korolkevic left the hospital before receiving treatment, and although staff booked her a taxi, she later walked into King's Lynn and onto the dark, poorly lit A47, where she was hit by a Renault Trafic van driven by a delivery driver with 25 years of experience. A witness reported seeing Korolkevic waving her hands in distress in the central reservation before the collision.