A pedestrian in his 70s and a dog have died after being hit by a bus in Bristol, police have said. The bus driver, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.
Collision at Stockwood Road and Hollway Road
Officers were called to the junction of Stockwood Road and Hollway Road at around 11pm on 22 October after the crash. The man, a pedestrian, was critically injured and died at the scene. A dog was also killed in the incident.
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, Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed.
Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
The force is seeking any witnesses or those with CCTV or dashcam footage who may be able to assist. The road has since reopened after enquiries were carried out at the scene.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "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."
Next of kin informed
Police said: "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."
Any witnesses and those with CCTV and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident are asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 5226345957 or complete the online appeals form.
