A 33-year-old woman was seriously injured after she was knocked down by a car driven by an intoxicated driver at a bar in Siparia on Monday.
Anezia Lewis of Santa Flora was at the carpark of Secret Lounge Bar located along S.S Erin Road in Quarry Village when the accident occurred.
Reports say she was talking to her cousin who was sitting in his car when a blue Nissan B15 reversed and struck her, causing injuries to her feet, belly and hands.
While a police officer was interviewing the 68-year-old driver of Siparia at the scene, he detected a strong scent of alcohol on the driver’s breath.
Another officer administered a breathalyser test that recorded a reading of 65 micrograms.
The legal limit is 35 micrograms.
The man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and is expected to appear in court.
Meanwhile, Anezia Lewis was treated at the Siparia Health Facility and transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital, where she is warded in a serious condition.
Officers of the Siparia Police Station are continuing inquiries.