Witness appeal after fatal collision
We’re appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision in Burnham-on-Sea on Thursday 22 January.
We were called by the ambulance service at 7.19pm after the collision, which involved a pedestrian and a car being driven in Berrow Road.
Sadly, and despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene, the pedestrian, a woman in her seventies, died at the scene.
While formal identification has not yet been completed, her next of kin has been informed. They will be supported by a specially trained family liaison officer, and our thoughts are with them.
The driver of the car was uninjured.
To allow emergency services to respond and for officers to complete initial investigative work at the scene, Berrow Road was closed for several hours, but it has since reopened.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision – and who has not yet spoken to an officer – or anyone who has any dashcam footage to get in touch.
If you can help, call 101 using the reference number 5226020234.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226020234, or complete our online appeals form.
You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.