Tragic news from Bangor, Gwynedd today. An elderly woman has sadly died after being struck by a Tesco delivery van on Garth Hill. The incident, which occurred shortly after midday, prompted North Wales Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service to rush to the scene. Despite the swift response, the woman could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the location.
The driver, a 33-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in police custody. The road was temporarily closed as forensic teams conducted their investigations, but it has now reopened.
Sergeant Evans from the roads crime unit expressed his condolences, saying, “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident. If you have any information, please reach out to North Wales Police via their website or by calling 101 with reference number C151796.
Let’s keep the woman’s family in our thoughts during this heartbreaking time and hope for a thorough investigation to bring clarity to this tragic event. Stay safe, everyone.