Police have launched an investigation
An 87-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Newport. The collision happened in Stow Park Avenue near the city centre on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and an elderly pedestrian was taken to hospital where she later died. Gwent Police has launched an investigation into the fatal incident and is asking any witnesses to come forward. For the latest Newport news, sign up to our newsletter here.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Newport. Officers were called to a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Stow Park Avenue, Newport at around 3.55pm on Tuesday, February 24.
“The pedestrian, an 87-year-old woman from Newport, was taken to hospital and sadly pronounced dead; her next of kin have been informed.
“We are continuing to investigate the collision and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
“Anyone with relevant information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact us via our website, call 101 or DM us on our Facebook or X social media pages, quoting log reference 2600059370.
“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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