Marvel actress Carrie Bernans has been rushed to hospital after a hit-and-run accident in New York, her representatives have confirmed.
The stuntwoman, 29, has ben left injured and 'unable to walk' after a driver crashed into the outdoor area of restaurant, Chirp, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Black Panther star Carrie recently welcomed her first child, Jaxon, but her reps have confirmed that the infant was not present during the time of the incident, which took place in the midst a police pursuit.
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Officers were called after reports of an assault involving a 44-year-old male driver of a black Mercedes and a 34-year-old female passenger.
"Officers on foot attempted to de-escalate the situation and ordered the male operator of the vehicle to put the vehicle into park," police told PEOPLE.
"The male failed to obey the officers' orders and fled westbound on 33rd Street before making a right turn onto 7th Avenue counter-flow to traffic.
"The Mercedes then turned onto westbound West 34th Street where he mounted the sidewalk and began traveling westbound. The male then struck a food cart and two 39-year-old female pedestrians, a 31-year-old female pedestrian, and a 29-year-old female pedestrian."
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It is reported that Carrie has broken several bones and is unable to walk, but is in a stable condition.
As well as Carrie, two police officers were injured, as well as the female passenger.
"Officers were then able to remove the operator and place him into custody," police continued.
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While the injured pedestrians were transported to NYC Health & Hospitals/Bellevue - and are all stable - the driver is currently in a critical condition.
On Instagram, Carrie's mum shared a series of photos of her daughter's injuries.
“She’s still in so much pain and can’t answer calls at this time, but appreciate the messages," she wrote in the caption.
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"This was a traumatic incident. Please keep Carrie in your thoughts and prayers. She’s in so much pain but healing.
“It ended up knocking her unconscious and pended her under the stand. She was under it unaware of what was happening.
“She has a few broken bones, fractures, & chipped teeth but thanking God that she’s alive … Police caught him shortly after and arrested him. Amidst the chaos of the New Year's incident, she’s holding onto an immense sense of gratitude for life itself.”
Our thoughts are with all involved. We're wishing Carrie a super speedy recovery.
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