AN inquest has been told of the tragic moment a Kingswinford pensioner was knocked down by a car on a hospital car park.

Ivan Tranter, aged 82, was returning to his car after visiting Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley at about 11am on November 3, 2015, when he was hit by Pamela Broadbent as she reversed into a space.

Mr Tranter received treatment for a minor head injury but was discharged later that day.

However, his condition deteriorated and he was later taken to a Birmingham hospital where he died on November 27 as a result of his injuries.

An inquest opened at Sandwell Coroners Court, in Smethwick, yesterday (March 9), with PC Mark Crozier, from the force’s Collision Investigation Unit, describing the incident which was captured “perfectly” on the hospital’s CCTV.

PC Crozier said: “Pamela Broadbent was driving into the car park to take her husband Frederick, who was the front seat passenger, to the hospital.

“As Mrs Broadbent drove down the car park a van started to move from a parking space, so she moved over and she checked her mirrors to make sure there were no cars behind her.

“She then leaned over her left shoulder to reverse and started to move very slowly and travelled the length of two cars before she was stopped by the sound of an impact which she described as like going over a branch.

“She got out the car and Mr Tranter was in the road. He was conscious and could talk.

“Mrs Broadbent went into the hospital, while Mr Broadbent stayed with Mr Tranter.”

The inquest was told officers remained in contact with Mr Tranter’s daughter Christine who reported that her father had to return to hospital two weeks after the incident as he was not feeling well.

About a week later, Christine called officers to tell them her father had died, leading police to investigate the collision.

PC Crozier added: “The CCTV from the hospital shows the whole incident perfectly. I viewed the footage and also interviewed Mrs Broadbent. Her version of events matched exactly with the CCTV.

“We compiled a report asking for the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) to look at it to see if Mrs Broadbent fell into the category of carelessness or not, but early indications are that they’re not going to pursue a prosecution, but that is still being looked at.”

Mr Tranter’s son-in-law Kevin, who was present at the hearing, said his wife, Christine, had kept a diary from the time of Mr Tranters accident - up to the time of his death.

Kevin said: “My wife was so upset with losing her dad that she struggled to go through it all. But I did get her to write as much down and that includes dates and times, literally everything.

“My wife is an only child and she couldn’t attend the inquest because she is so upset.”

The pre-hearing was adjourned and a full inquest into Mr Tranter’s death will take place from 11am on March 18 at the same court, senior Black Country coroner Zafar Siddique said.