Pensioner dies after being hit by van in Ascot

Police are investigating

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 17th Dec 2022

A 91 year-old woman's died after being hit by a van in Ascot.

Thames Valley Police says it was called to High Street at around 11.10am on Friday 16th December to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a white van.

It happened near the Stag pub.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital but sadly died from her injuries.

Her family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Police say no one else was injured and no arrests have been made.

Sergeant Darren Brown of the Joint Operations Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We are investigating this collision in which a woman has tragically died. Our thoughts remain with her family at this most difficult of times.

“We are carrying out an investigation and would ask anyone who witnessed this collision who has not yet come forward to please do so.

“We would also ask anyone with a dash-camera to please check their footage if they were driving in the vicinity at the time of the incident to please upload any footage that may show the incident to our online portal page, or if you have witness information please call 101 reference 43220564111.

“We would like to thank members of the public for their patience while the road was closed, but it was necessary to conduct our investigation."

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