Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Newport.
At about 3pm yesterday (16th January), a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a lorry on High Street, near the junction with St James Street.
Sadly the pedestrian, an 81-year-old woman from Totland, died at the scene.
Her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Driver arrested
A 24-year-old man from Bembridge was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been released under investigation.
Get in touch
We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam, doorbell or CCTV footage.
Anyone with relevant information should call 101 quoting reference number 44230020631.
News shared by Hampshire Constabulary, in their own words. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all involved. Ed
Image: Hunter Desmarais under CC BY 2.0
