Portsmouth driver arrested as pedestrian, 85, dies in Cosham van crash

A PENSIONER hit by a van in a crash has died, police said.

By Ben Fishwick

Published 7th Oct 2021, 17:09 BST

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The 85-year-old was hit by a Nissan van in Vectis Way, Cosham, near its junction with the high street at around midday today.

Hampshire police have arrested a 61-year-old man from Cosham on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

A spokesman said the woman’s family are being supported by specialist officers.

Police, firefighters and paramedics in Cosham high street at its junction with Vectis Way on October 7, 2021. Picture: Stuart Vaizey

Police, firefighters and paramedics in Cosham high street at its junction with Vectis Way on October 7, 2021. Picture: Stuart Vaizey

Woman, 80, in 'life-threatening condition' after being hit by van in Cosham

He said: ‘Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with any witnesses or anyone who has dash cam footage.

‘If you can assist, please call 101, quoting the reference number 802 of today's date (October 7).

‘The road was closed while we attended, but this has now been reopened.’

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