Pedestrian in his 80s dies in crash

Google A general view of Station Road at the junction of Glenwood Road. The picture shows a sunny day with leaves on trees that line the road in a residential area  Google
The man died after he was hit in Station Road, close to the junction with Glenwood Road

A pedestrian in his 80s has died after being hit by a car in Dorset.

Emergency services were called to Station Road in West Moors at about 07:40 GMT after the crash involving a black Nissan X-Trail.

The man's family has been informed. Road closures were put in place for emergency services to respond and for a detailed examination of the scene.

Sgt Mike Gatfield, of Dorset Police, asked anyone who saw what happened to get in touch with officers. No one has been arrested.

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