Man dies in crash in Shirehampton area of Bristol

Two people have been arrested over the collision early this morning

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 11th Dec 2022

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in Bristol after a man died in a crash early this morning.

Police were called to Antona Drive in Shirehampton area of the city at around 1am today (Sunday 11 December) following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in which the car failed to stop.

The pedestrian, a man in their 50s, died at the scene.

A woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop following a road traffic collision.

The family of the man who died are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer.

Inspector Tom Fitzpatrick from Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are specifically appealing for a witness who is seen on CCTV crossing the road after the collision.

“We believe they have information which could aid our investigation into the incident.

“If this was you, or you were in the area at the time of the incident, please contact 101 and quote reference 5222295957.”

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