Elderly woman dies following collision with van on Bridge Road in Sutton Bridge
Police seek witnesses to fatal incident for further investigation.
Last updated 7th Oct 2026
Police are appealing for witnesses following a tragic collision that resulted in the death of a woman in her 80s in Sutton Bridge.
The incident occurred on Bridge Road shortly before 1.45pm on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, involving a white Ford Transit van and the elderly pedestrian.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, the woman succumbed to her injuries overnight.
Sergeant Adam Doona from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit expressed condolences to the victim's family and stressed the importance of gathering detailed information for the investigation.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the white Ford Transit van and the woman prior to the incident to come forward.
Sgt Doona emphasised the necessity of understanding the circumstances surrounding the accident and appealed for any recorded footage, including dashcam, headcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage.
Witnesses or individuals with pertinent information are encouraged to contact the Investigating Officer via email at [email protected] or by calling 01522 212316 referencing Incident 202 of 6th October.