Actor Lisa Banes, best known for her roles in films like Gone Girl and A Cure for Wellness, has been left in a critical condition following a hit-and-run scooter accident.
As reported by Variety, the incident took place in New York City on the evening of Friday, June 4th. Officers responded to a 911 call that reported a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian near Lincoln Center.
In a statement, the NYPD said: “Upon arrival, officers observed a 65-year-old female pedestrian lying on the roadway with severe head trauma. EMS responded to the location and transported the aided female to Mount Sinai Saint Luke’s Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.”
According to Variety, NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad have since determined that Lisa Banes was attempting to cross the road when a motorised scooter struck her, with the driver fleeing the scene following the accident.
Investigations are still ongoing and no arrests have been made as yet.
Meanwhile, a representative for Banes has released a statement alleging the driver of the scooter ran a red light when hitting her, indicating it was them who was at fault.
The representative also confirmed that Banes is in a critical condition, but was unable to provide any specific details as to the extent of her injuries.
In 2014, Banes took on the role of the mother of Rosamund Pike’s Amy Elliott in the critically-acclaimed film Gone Girl.
On top of that, she has featured in movies like A Cure for Wellness and Cocktail, as well as TV shows including The King Of Queens, Six Feet Under, Nashville and Royal Pains.
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