Bus driver arrested after pedestrian killed in Southampton

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:38 · Archive

A woman in her 50s was killed in a collision involving a bus on Coxford Road in Southampton on Thursday 8 October. Police were called at 4.18pm by the ambulance service to reports of the crash.

A 54-year-old bus driver from Whiteley was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and drug driving. He has been released under investigation while police continue their enquiries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision. Police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 44260494722.

How it is being reported

• Bus driver arrested after pedestrian dies in crashThe 54-year-old bus driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and drug driving, police said.BBC Hampshire · 9 Oct, 12:41
• Whiteley bus driver arrested for drink and drug driving after crash kills pedestrianA woman in her 50s diedThe News, Portsmouth · 9 Oct, 11:10
• Bus driver arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after pedestrian killedA bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a pedestrian was run over and killed last night.Romsey Advertiser · 9 Oct, 11:06
• Pedestrian killed by bus collision sparks drink and drug driving arrestA bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after a pedestrian was run over and killed last night.Southern Daily Echo · 9 Oct, 10:47

In this story: Southampton · Coxford Road · Whiteley

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