Police search for witnesses following fatal Hampshire crash
Tributes have been paid to the 75-year-old victim
Last updated 29th Apr 2022
Police investigating a crash which killed an elderly pedestrian in New Milton are appealing for two potential witnesses to come forward.
75-year-old Jill Bearsley Stevens, of Compton Road in New Milton, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision with a car in Old Milton Road at around 7.30pm on March 24th.
Officers are looking to speak to two women who were stood beside a car, believed to be a BMW, on Old Milton Road, close to the junction with Hobart Road.
Paying tribute to Jill, her family said:
"Jill was a wonderful, caring person, much loved by all her family and friends.
"Her Christian life was evident to all who knew her, and she was of great importance to so many people."
PC Jon Dove, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Hampshire Constabulary, said:
"We are keen to speak with these two ladies as they may be able to assist our ongoing investigation.
"I would urge them, regardless of how much detail they believe they can provide, to get in touch with us, as anything they may have seen could assist us further.
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44220117365. You can also contact us online. "