Appeal for witnesses after woman pedestrian killed in Redditch car crash - The Redditch Standard

Appeal for witnesses after woman pedestrian killed in Redditch car crash

Redditch Editorial 27th Aug, 2019 Updated: 29th Aug, 2019   0

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Redditch yesterday morning, Monday, August 26.

Officers were called at 5.45am to reports that a black Toyota Avensis estate had collided with a pedestrian on Auxerre Avenue in Redditch.

Sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin has been informed.

A 34-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.




He has since been released under investigation.

Road closures were in place while emergency services were in attendance.


PC Owen Atwell from West Mercia Police said: “While investigations are ongoing, we are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident and may have dash cam footage to please come forward.

“We would particularly like to speak to the driver of a small, dark, hatchback car who was seen driving down Auxerre Avenue at around the time of the incident as we believe they may be a key witness and could help with our enquiries.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family at this difficult time.”

Any witnesses are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 133s of 26 August 2019.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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