A 24-year-old jogger has thanked officers who saved her life after she was hit by a car while out on a run.

Wimbledon Times:

Happy to be here: PC Jonny Greenfield, PC Chris Clack, Pollyanna Mowbray, Rosie Mowbray, Sally-Ann Mowbray, Adrian Mowbray and PC Jim Hutchinson

Rosie Mowbray, of Merton Road, Wandsworth, was crossing the junction of Durnsford Road and Arthur Road on Tuesday, November 11, of last year, when she was hit by a Smart car.

Police Constables Jonny Greenfield and James Hutchinson, response team officers based at Merton, were on the scene immediately. They found Ms Mowbray still in the road with vehicles trying to drive around her.

PC Hutchinson said: "Being the operator of the first car arriving on scene, I quickly realised how serious this incident was and that our actions could make a real difference and I'm glad that they did.

"I am very pleased that Rosie is progressing well and I know that all officers who attended in any way shape or form have taken a real interest in how she is doing."

She was taken to St George's Hospital and placed in intensive care with life threatening injuries including multiple head injuries, a chest injury, a fractured shoulder blade, a fractured pelvis, a broken right leg and a displaced right ankle.

Now out of intensive care, Ms Mowbray is still in rehabilitation but making steady progress. She met the officers and expressed her thanks on Monday, June 1. 

Adrian Mowbray, 50, her father, said: "We, as a family, would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who attended and helped that day. We would also like to pass on our thanks to the staff at St George's Hospital who have been outstanding in their care and dedication.

"We cannot thank them all enough."

Dr Colette Griffin, clinical lead for traumatic brain injury, said: "We are all delighted to see the incredible improvement that Rosie has made.

"I am pleased to say that the recovery that is possible with traumatic brain injury patients never ceases to amaze me."

The driver of the car, a 51-year-old man, stopped at the scene and was interviewed under caution. Enquiries are ongoing.