Woman Dies After Being Hit on Wood Lane


Vehicle involved in collision failed to stop at the scene

Junction of Wood Lane and the Westway ((A40). Picture: Google StreetviewJunction of Wood Lane and the Westway (A40). Picture: Google Streetview

The police are looking for witnesses to a collision which resulted in the death of a woman that took place on Wood Lane this Tuesday morning (19 October).

They were called to the scene near the junction with the Westway (A40) at 9.56am after reports of a person on the carriageway.

A woman, believed to be aged 23 was found, and pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin are yet to be informed.

It is believed at this stage that her injuries were the result of a road traffic collision. No vehicles stopped at the scene.

Drivers who were in the area at the time are encouraged to check any dash-cam footage they may have.

Local road closures are in place, including the Westway westbound, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed a collision should call 101, giving the reference 2081/19OCT.

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October 19, 2021