Elderly woman dies after being hit by van in Whitworth

The pedestrian in her 70s died at the scene

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 12th Jul 2023

An elderly woman has died after being hit by a van in Whitworth.

It happened on Market Street at around 2.30 yesterday. The lady in her 70s was trying to cross the road, when she was hit by a Fiat Fiorina van.

Emergency services attended but she died at the scene. Police have now launched an investigation into the incident.

Sgt Pete Fyans, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “My thoughts are with the loved ones of the lady who has sadly lost her life as a result of this collision. I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision or who may have CCTV, dashcam or Ring doorbell or mobile footage to get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101.

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