A man in his seventies and a dog have died after being struck by a bus in Bristol. The collision happened at the junction of Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road at around 11.10pm on Thursday, October 22.
Avon and Somerset Police said the pedestrian sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A dog also died in the incident. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the man's next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer.
Driver Arrested and in Custody
The bus driver, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue, the force confirmed.
Police initially reported the location as the junction of Stockwood Road and Hollway Road, but have since confirmed the correct junction is Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road.
Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident to come forward.
A statement from the force 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)."
The statement added: "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."
The road has since reopened after police completed their enquiries at the scene.
