National cyclist Lester talking now

Since the accident which happened between Buenos Ayres and Erin in South Trinidad, Lester has only been communicating by squeezing her family’s and friends hands. Lester is warded at the San Fernando General Hospital.

Lester’s mother Mary Layne confirmed that her daughther started talking yesterday. Layne said, “She wanted to know when she could go home, I told her that she can’t leave as yet.” The national cyclist has to remain at hospital for six weeks.

Lester had to undergo surgery after suffering a dislocated hip when a car ran into her. She also received bruises to her face, neck and legs.