Police update over Whiteley bus driver arrested for drug and drink driving after woman killed
The pedestrian died at the scene
Police have given an update after a Whiteley bus driver was arrested for drug and drink driving following a fatal crash.
As previously reported, police were called at 4.18pm on Thursday 8 October by the ambulance service to a report of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian in Coxford Road, Southampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the bus, a 54-year-old man from Whiteley, was initially arrested on suspicion of drink driving and drug driving. Giving an update, police said: “Following further enquiries, he has since been released from our investigation with no further action to be taken.
“We would still like to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision, and in particular anyone with relevant dash cam footage, who has not already come forward.”
A floral tribute left at the scene said: “Rest in peace now lovely lady. Gone but will never be forgotten.”
If you have any information, call 101 quoting reference 44260494722.