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Coral Kerr celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday, and invited 9News along to share in the milestone – one Coral says she’s lucky to be able to celebrate.

“I never thought I’d see this age and after that accident,” she said.

Coral Kerr
Sam Kerr’s grandmother has spoken for the first time since being struck by a car at a bus stop just metres from her Palmyra home. (9News)

The great-grandmother was struck by a car in Palmyra in December, as she was getting off the bus.

“Fortunately I have no recollection whatsoever,” she said.

The now-90-year-old was in hospital for months with multiple broken bones and a 63-year-old man was charged over the crash.

“I had a broken pelvis, a broken shin, I’ve got a rod in my leg and I had a fracture on this ankle,” she said.

Coral Kerr
Coral Kerr celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday, and invited 9News along to share in the milestone – one Coral says she’s lucky to be able to celebrate. (9News)

Her remarkable recovery impressing her grandchildren, who were able to celebrate her 90th birthday together.

“It’s nice to be with the family,” grandson Daniel Kerr said.

“Especially with where Nan has come from in the last six months. It’s really nice to just be here in general.”

“She’s gone through her rehabilitation really well, she’s got a really positive attitude.”

Coral Kerr's grandsons Levi Kerr (left) and Daniel Kerr (right)
Coral Kerr’s grandsons Levi Kerr (left) and Daniel Kerr (right) were impressed by their grandmother’s attitude to her recovery. (9News)
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After three months in hospital, yesterday was extra special for Coral, who was surrounded by her family and friends. (9News)


Levi Kerr also impressed by his grandmother’s strength.

“She walked into the room which was a massive achievement which was nice to see,” he said.

Sam Kerr was in London for the event but the grandmother fondly remembered the football superstar.

“Yes, we’re very close, yes,” Coral said.

Coral Kerr, Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr (right) was in London for the event but the grandmother fondly remembered the football superstar. (9News)

After three months in hospital, yesterday was extra special for Coral, who was surrounded by her family and friends.

“I’ve had a very fruitful and happy and joyous life,” she said.

“That’s all I can say and I’m ever grateful for that.”

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