Emergency services attended the scene after a man in his 70s and a dog died in a bus collision in Bristol. Police arrested the bus driver, a man in his 30s, who remains in custody while an investigation continues.
Fatal Collision at Stockwood Lane Junction
Avon and Somerset Police officers were called to the junction of Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road at around 11.10pm on Thursday, October 22. The force confirmed the pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was critically injured and died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specialist family liaison officer.
A dog also died in the incident. The bus driver, a man in his thirties, was arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue, police said. Road closures were put in place after the crash, and the road has since reopened.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident to come forward. Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision with a bus in Bristol last night (Thursday 22 October)."
The force added: "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."
Police also stated: "If you can help, complete our online appeals form or call 101 and give the call handler the following reference number 5226345957." Anyone with information can also contact the force online.
