Haarlem – The police received a report of a serious accident at Marsmanplein on Tuesday 14 February around 1.40 pm. A pedestrian was hit by a truck. The victim, an 85-year-old woman from Haarlem, died in hospital from her injuries. The police are investigating the cause of the traffic accident.
When the woman wanted to cross the road, she collided with the truck. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The truck driver was arrested according to procedure. He has been interrogated, has since been released and is part of the investigation.
Victim Support
At the time of the accident, many people were present in the vicinity of Marsmanplein. Experiencing such a traffic accident is very traumatic. That is why, as an eyewitness, you can turn to Victim Support for support. The support offered by Victim Support is always free. Call 0900-0101 or leave a message on the Victim Support website requesting contact. You can also contact the police on number 0900-8844. You can also leave your details here, after which Victim Support Netherlands will contact you.
Call the police
0900-8844
Information source: Politie.nl
