Police appeal for information after elderly woman dies following car crash

The 77-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in Dundee.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died after being hit by a car in Dundee.

The 77-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident in the city’s East Dock Street.

The crash, which involved a pedestrian and silver Mini Cooper car, took place at about 10.45am on Friday September 18.

The driver of the car was not injured, police confirmed.

The road was closed for accident investigations to take place, but reopened at about 4.30pm.

Constable Christopher McElwee said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died at this difficult time.

“Inquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact us.

“We’d also ask anyone with dash-cam footage which could assist our inquiries to come forward.”

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