Pedestrian in 80s dies in van 'hit-and-run'

A pedestrian in her 80s has died in a suspected hit-and-run in Staffordshire.

The woman was struck by a van which failed to stop in Kings Bromley on Thursday evening, Staffordshire Police said.

West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed she died at the scene.

The vehicle, believed to be white, was travelling from the direction of Yoxall towards Kings Bromley.

The force is appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash at the junction of Yoxall Road and Church Lane at about 19:30 BST to come forward.

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