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Elderly pedestrian dies after Slyfield collision
By Stephanie Jones-BerryNovember 24, 2010
AN ELDERLY pedestrian has died after being hit by a car as she crossed a road in Guildford early on Tuesday evening.
Traffic was unable to get into and out of Slyfield Industrial Estate following the incident in Moorfield Road at about 5pm.
The 67-year-old?victim had just posted some letters and was?crossing the road back to her car?when she was struck by a red Peugeot 405.
Police said the woman had parked her Vauxhall Omega?in a lay-by.
The Peugeot was travelling west towards?a set of?traffic lights when?the accident?happened.
The victim, who was from the Guildford area,?was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting where she later died of her injuries.
One eyewitness described the scene, saying: "At the peak there were two ambulances, and at least?eight police cars, two paramedic cars and 20-plus police officers.
"The police road traffic investigation team was out taking measurements and photographing and mapping the scene.
"I also heard a police officer requesting that someone go through the victim’s handbag to find next of kin details.
"Damage on the Peugeot was clearly visible, including a smashed headlight and a dented bonnet."
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact the collision investigation unit on 01483 639922.
Did you?see anything? Do you know the victim? Comment below, e-mail stephanieberry@trinitysouth.co.uk or call the newsdesk on 01483 508928.
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