Police appeal following death of pedestrian after A49 crash in South Shropshire
The major A road was closed for several hours after the incident
A woman has died after being hit by a car on a major A-road in south Shropshire.
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a pedestrian died following a serious collision in Bromfield, near Ludlow.
Emergency services were called to the A49 at around 1.30pm on Saturday (July 11) following a report of a crash involving an orange Renault Arkana and a pedestrian.
Sadly, the pedestrian - a woman in her 70s - has died from her injuries.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “Our officers were called to the A49, near to the A4113 junction, at around 1.30pm yesterday.
“The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was treated by paramedics at the scene but sadly died from her injuries.
“Our thoughts remain with her loved ones at this difficult time.
“A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has since been released under investigation.”
The road was closed in both directions for several between the A4114 junction and the A489 Craven Arms.
Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police, or who has footage that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable Steve Wootton on [email protected] or 07967 303892 quoting reference 263 of 11 July.
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