Horror as British baby killed by ‘drink driver’ in Lanzarote
A BRITISH woman who mowed down a family of tourists in Lanzarote, killing a four-month-old baby girl, was over the drink- drive limit, say local police.
Olivia Brown, 23, who was last night under house arrest, is due to be charged when she appears in court today.
The identity of the British family who were involved in the accident on Sunday evening has not yet been revealed.
The baby’s parents and grandparents were injured in the accident. The father is said to be in a critical condition in a local hospital.
A Swedish mother and daughter were also injured by the Ford
‘We are full of sorrow’
Fiesta, which eyewitnesses have told police was speeding and made no attempt to slow down before mounting the pavement.
Local police chief Vladimir Guadalupe said: ‘The investigation is still ongoing and could be another week.
‘The driver will appear in court but I cannot say yet what the charges will be.
‘The legal limit for alcohol is 0.25mg and this person was over that limit and the charge will reflect that.’
Expat Brown lives on the island with her parents and is understood to work in the resort of Playa Blanca where the accident took place.
Hotel director Miguel Angel Sordo told how he heard piercing screams from passers-by and ran to see if he could help.
He said: ‘The baby was lying on the floor and a blonde lady dressed in black was trying to revive her.’
The death has shocked the island – a popular winter sun destination with British tourists – and mayor, Oscar Noda, declared two days of mourning. He said: ‘We are full of sorrow over such a tragic accident. This is something that has not happened here, and people are very shocked.
‘We are doing all we can to support the family who are still in hospital.’