Pedestrian dies following collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A374 at Torpoint in which a woman pensioner was killed on Monday evening, January 25, 2016.

The collision occurred at around 5.15pm near to Anthony House when the pedestrian, believed to be a 72-year-old local woman was involved in a collision with a red Nissan Micra car.

The woman was treated at the scene by air ambulance paramedics, but died a short time later.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or been in the area of the A374 at the time.

Initial reports suggest a dog may have been involved in a collision shortly before the collision with the pedestrian, but no injured animal has yet been identified by police.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 566 from 25/01/16 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk.