A quiet residential street was plunged into tragedy after a woman died following a collision with a Tesco delivery van, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of the driver.
Emergency Response to Fatal Incident
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a serious collision between a pedestrian and a supermarket delivery vehicle. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead at the location.
A 33-year-old man, understood to be the driver of the Tesco van, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody while investigations continue.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Local authorities have cordoned off the area for forensic examination and are conducting house-to-house enquiries. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to come forward.
"This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the loss of life," said a police spokesperson. "Our thoughts are with the woman's family and friends at this difficult time."
Tesco Responds to Tragedy
The supermarket giant has expressed its condolences and confirmed it is cooperating fully with the police investigation. A Tesco spokesperson stated: "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and all those affected. We are providing support to our colleague and assisting the police with their enquiries."
The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety in residential areas, particularly with the significant increase in home delivery vehicles since the pandemic.
