Man in 70s and his dog die after being hit by bus

A bus driver has been arrested after a man in his 70s and his dog were killed when they were hit by his vehicle.

The man and his pet were critically injured in the collision and died at the scene in Bristol after 11pm on Thursday.

The driver of the bus, believed to be in his 30s, was detained by officers and remains in custody as enquiries are ongoing.

Specialist family liaison officers are now supporting the deceased man’s next of kin, with formal identification of the pedestrian yet to have taken place.

Police have appealed for any one with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

A spokesperson for Somerset and Avon Police said: ‘We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision with a bus in Bristol on Thursday, October 22.

‘The collision happened at the junction for Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road at around 11.10pm.

‘The road has since reopened after enquiries were carried out at the scene.

‘The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was critically injured and died at the scene.

‘While formal identification is yet to take place, his next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer.’

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 5226345957.

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