Head of the Port of Spain Division, Snr Supt Lennox O'Garro, has said he is not aware of allegations of a possible cover-up by the police of an incident where a Minister's vehicle struck a woman on Carnival Monday.

The victim, Marlene Williams, 36, of San Juan, on Wednesday expressed concern regarding information she said she received from police officers that there was an apparent cover-up in the matter.

Williams, 36, of Quarry Road, sustained a fractured foot after the Minister's SUV allegedly rolled over her foot while she was walking along Maraval Road on Carnival Monday.

She also claimed that the Minister refused to stop and was chased by a motorcycle policeman who had apparently witnessed what had transpired.

Williams also claimed that the Minister appeared to be intoxicated at the time of the incident.

The Minister has not responded to BlackBerry Messenger messages, text messages and calls to his cellphone since on Wednesday for a response to the allegations and the accident.

In confirming that he was aware of the incident, O'Garro said Cpl Robert Walker, the investigator, visited Williams at her home and took a statement from her and he also interviewed the Minister on the incident.

He said it was the first time he had heard of allegations of a cover-up but assured that the matter is being thoroughly investigated to determine what actually transpired.

The Minister was allowed to leave with his vehicle by police shortly after a report was lodged. He had first reported the incident to the Woodbrook police who subsequently transferred the report to the St Clair police.

Sources close to Walker said he is under tremendous pressure because he was constantly receiving phone calls from senior police officers seeking updates on the investigation.