Police: Sun Glare to Blame After Driver Strikes a Southampton Senior on Street Road
Marion Soltner, an 84-year-old Southampton resident, was struck while crossing Street Road shortly before 8 a.m. Friday morning.
Police Chief Ron MacPherson says the 84-year-old pedestrian who was struck by a car and then thrown to the ground while crossing Street Road in front of Harkins Autobody shortly before 8 a.m. is undergoing emergency surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital. Marion Soltner, of Cherry Lane, is fighting for her life after suffering what the chief called “life-threatening injuries” to her entire body. Soltner was struck by a green 2000 Buick Regal at around 7:47 a.m. as she crossed from the eastbound side of Street Road to the westbound sidewalk. The driver of the striking car, Kimberly Lawrence, 35, of Warminster, told police the glare from the sun caused her not to see the elderly woman until it was too late. After striking Soltner, Lawrence …
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Upper South resident
12:41 am on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I have known this woman for most of my life. She was a dear friend of my mother who passed away several years ago. Joe's comment is unnecessary and offensive to those who knew her. I hope her grieving family didn't have to see it. Joe, maybe you should put a little more thought into your posts especially when you're commenting on a person who you don't even know and who has been seriously injured… more ›