Man dies after collision in Bridlington

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision on Saturday morning in Bridlington.

Two pedestrians were hit when a car mounted the pavement, a 70 year old man died from his injuries. A 70 year old woman is in hospital with serious injuries.

A Police spokesperson said:

"We are appealing for witnesses to a collision where a car hit pedestrians on Saturday morning at 10.45am on Bridlington’s South Marine Drive."

"Two pedestrians were struck by a blue Peugeot 308 as it left the road, both were taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment for serious injuries."

"One of the pedestrians, a 70 year-old man has subsequently sadly died of his injuries. A 70 year-old woman remains in hospital for treatment to serious injuries."

"The driver of the Peugeot was taken to Scarborough hospital for medical treatment and has since been discharged. The front seat passenger of the car sustained minor injuries and three back seat passengers were not hurt in the collision."

"Anyone who saw the incident that has not already spoken to us should call the non-emergency number 101 quoting log 247 of 8 July 2017."