Man killed in hit-and-run in Shirehampton - man and woman arrested

A man has tragically died following a hit-and-run incident in Shirehampton in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened in Antona Drive, which is off West Town Road and near Fryers News and The Hope and Anchor pub.

Avon and Somerset Police say the man, in his 50s, was hit by a car which then failed to stop. The force say he sadly died at the scene, and his family are being supported by a family liaison officer.

Police later arrested a woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop following a road traffic collision. The force is now appealing for help in its investigation, in particular from a person seen crossing the road after the crash.

Inspector Tom Fitzpatrick said: “We are specifically appealing for a witness who is seen on CCTV crossing the road after the collision. We believe they have information which could aid our investigation into the incident.

“If this was you, or you were in the area at the time of the incident, please contact 101 and quote reference 5222295957.”

A police spokesperson added: “Our thoughts are with the his family during this difficult time and they are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer.

West Town Road was closed as a result of the incident between Antona Drive and Waitling Way for several hours.