Pensioner dies after being hit by Tesco delivery van in North Wales

A man has been arrested

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 30th Sep 2025

A woman has died after being hit by a Tesco delivery van in North Wales.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on Garth Hill in Bangor on Monday (29 September).

Despite the best efforts of everyone involved, the elderly pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

The 33-year-old driver of the van has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.

Sergeant 3162 Evans of the Roads Crime Unit said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the pedestrian or the vehicle in the moments leading up to the incident to contact us as soon as possible.”

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