A man and a dog have tragically lost their lives after being struck by a bus in Bristol. Police officers reported they were summoned to the scene at approximately 11pm last night (Thursday, October 22).
The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have verified that a dog also perished in the collision. While formal identification has yet to occur, his next of kin have been notified and will receive support from a specialist family liaison officer, Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed.
The force also revealed that the bus driver, a man in his thirties, has been detained and remains in custody while investigations proceed. Officers are presently appealing for any witnesses or those with CCTV or dashcam footage who might be able to help.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police read: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died after he was involved in a collision with a bus in Bristol last night (Thursday 22 October).”, reports Bristol Live.
“The collision happened at the junction for Stockwood Road and Hollway Road at around 11.10pm. The road has since reopened after enquiries were carried out at the scene.
“The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was critically injured and died at the scene. While formal identification is yet to take place, his next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer.
“Our thoughts are with them at this traumatic time. A dog also died in the incident. The driver of the bus, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.
“Any witnesses and those with CCTV and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident are asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 5226345957 or complete our online appeals form.”
It has now been confirmed that the junction is in fact Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road, rather than Stockwood Road as initially stated by police.
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