Woman in her 90s killed in Southampton crash

It happened in Shirley on Friday afternoon (November 18th)

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 19th Nov 2022

A woman in her 90s has died following a crash between two cars in Southampton on Friday (November 18th).

She was driving a Toyota Yaris, which collided with a Ford Focus on Winchester Road in Shirley at just before 4pm.

Hampshire Police said the woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and passed away there.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision.

Road closures were put in place for several hours whilst initial enquiries were carried out, but the road has since been re-opened.

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident and are looking to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have been in the area at the time.

Anyone with information, particularly anyone with dash cam footage, are asked to call 101, quoting the reference 44220469204.

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