Woman dies in hospital after being hit by van in Downend area

A woman has died after being hit by a van in Bristol.

The incident happened on Chestnut Road in the Downend area at around 9.50am on Friday (January 28).

The woman was on foot when she was involved in a collision with a van, as the driver pulled into an off-road parking area.

She was taken to hospital where she sadly died of her injuries.

An investigation has now been launched and police want to hear from anyone who might have any dashcam footage of the moments before or during the collision, of the van or the woman, who was wearing a pink coat

.A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “Our thoughts are with her relatives, who are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer.”

If you can help, call 101 and give the reference 5222022479.