Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Portsmouth
The collision closed Goldsmith Avenue
Last updated 9th Jan 2022
A man has died after being hit by a car in Portsmouth.
Police were called at 10.12am on Sunday to Goldsmith Avenue to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a blue Hyundai i10, near the pedestrian crossing at the junction with Fratton Way.
A police spokesperson said: "The pedestrian, a local man in his 70s, was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"Did you see the collision, or the moments beforehand?
"Do you have dash cam, CCTV or ring doorbell footage showing what happened?"
Goldsmith Avenue was closed in both directions from the Fratton Way roundabout to the junction with Frogmore Road.