Great-grandmother Helen Holland, 81, who was hit by Duchess Sophie’s royal escort, has died in hospital after a two-week battle
According to her family, the woman who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh has died.
Helen Holland, 81, from Birchanger in Essex, was struck at the junction of West Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl’s Court, west London, on May 10.
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The great-grandfather was in critical condition after the accident.
Her family said she “fought for her life for almost two weeks … but irreversible damage to her brain finally ended the fight today.”
Her son, Martin Holland, said his mother died after suffering “multiple broken bones and serious internal injuries” while using the “safe route of a pedestrian crossing”.
The police regulator The Independent Office for Police Conduct had previously launched an investigation into the accident.
At the time, it was said that as part of the investigation, video surveillance cameras from surrounding properties and recordings from police body cameras were being examined.
It added that police officers who were at the scene would be questioned.
Police have also called for witnesses to come forward.
Buckingham Palace previously said Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh “her heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the injured lady and her family”.
Previously it was her son and daughter-in-law Martin and Lisa-Marie Holland said the BBC After the accident, they were “shocked and ill from their serious injuries.”
“She is being well cared for by the NHS, who we must thank deeply for their help in keeping her alive,” they added.
The Met Police Special Escort Group provides armed escorts for members of the Royal Family, VIPs, protected members of government, visiting royals, heads of state and other dignitaries.
It also provides armed vehicle escort for valuable, dangerous and protected cargo – and can also include high-risk prisoners.
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