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Arrest Made After Fatal Shropshire Pedestrian Crash
13 Jul
Summary
- A woman in her 70s died following a collision with a car.
- The incident occurred on the A49 near Bromfield on Saturday afternoon.
- A 54-year-old man was arrested and has been released under investigation.
A tragic road collision in Shropshire resulted in the death of a pedestrian on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred on the A49 at the junction with the A4113 in Bromfield.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene around 13:30 BST. The collision involved an orange Renault Arkana and a pedestrian, a woman in her 70s. Paramedics provided treatment at the scene, but she succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has since been released under investigation pending further inquiries. West Mercia Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals possessing relevant dashcam footage to contact them to aid the investigation.
