Young pharmacist killed on The Strand was flung 'almost as high as the palm trees'

A young pharmacist killed on the Gżira Strand last October was flung into the air as high as nearby palm trees after being hit by a speeding car, an inspector told court on Thursday.  Inspector Jonathan Ransley was testifying in proceedings against 42-year-old Swieqi resident Anthony Chircop, who stands charged with the involuntary homicide of Stephanie Rapa.   Ms Rapa, 30, was crossing The Strand at around 7.45pm on October 19 when she was hit by a speeding white Nissan bearing the number plate ‘SKYLINE’, sending her airborne. Inspector Ransley told the court that Mr Chricop had told police two different versions of events, later denying this. However, CCTV footage retrieved from the scene of the accident showed him making a U-turn before speeding on in the direction of Sliema. Ms Rapa had crossed the street from the seaward side, stopped at the centre strip and then continuing to cross. She had almost reached the other side when she was hit by the vehicle, flung upwards almost as high as the palm trees along the stretch of road. READ: Young woman hit by car and killed at The Strand The Nissan drove on a few meters before stopping, its bonnet and windscreen shattered by the...