What has Susan done?
Falling asleep at the wheel, Susan runs over Bridget - then flees the scene!
Tragedy strikes in Erinsborough this week when Bridget is hit by a car and left for dead. Running off after an argument in the park with Declan, Bridget finds herself in the path of a car that's lost control! But there's an even greater shock in store. As Bridget's life hangs in the balance, we discover that the driver, who immediately leaves the scene of the accident, is none other than Susan. Jackie Woodburne talks us through this week's must-see episodes.
How does the accident unfold?
Susan's been feeling unwell for some time. Now she sleeps through and looks like missing a very important appointment that she's meant to be at for Rachel, so she panics and runs out the door. But she's so exhausted that she falls asleep at the wheel. As a result, she's not aware of the moment of impact. So she heads home, completely unaware that she's left Bridget in a very bad way by the side of the road.
How does she feel when she finds out Bridget was the victim of a hit-and-run driver?
She's horrified. Eventually, she puts two and two together and realises, "It wasn't the gutter I hit. It was Bridget!"
This would be a horrendous situation to be in...
Oh, absolutely. When Susan realises what she's done, she's absolutely devastated. And the damage she's done to Bridget is so serious. Susan's completely destroyed by it.
Susan then goes to the police and hands herself in to be formally charged.
Yes, she has to somehow try and come to terms with the repercussions of what she's done.
Will Susan ever get over the accident?
I don't think so. It really is one of those things that will never, ever leave her. It's heartbreaking. And we'll have to wait and see whether Bridget will be OK.
Road Toll
This isn't the first time a Ramsay Street resident has been hit by a car. Back in 1992, Todd Landers (Kristian Schmid) was struck down by a van while rushing across a busy road. He later died. In 1996, Cheryl Stark (Caroline Gillmer) was killed after being hit by a truck. And just last year, Cameron Robinson (Adam Hunter) was run down by Max Hoyland who mistook him for his evil twin, Robert. Cameron passed away a few days later in hospital.
Susan Kennedy - Mug Shot!!
Susan Kennedy in a Cell!!
Hit and Run Scene
