Bristol pedestrian dies in traffic accident
LATEST 12.17: Police are appealing for witnesses and information regarding this accident. They have also revealed that the pedestrian was a 57-year-old man.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the collision investigation unit on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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A pedestrian has died after being thrown onto railings following a collision with a car in Avonmouth.
The man landed on the railings after being hit by the Toyota MR2 during the incident at 11.30am yesterday.
The accident happened near the St Brendan’s Roundabout, which links the M5 with the A4.
The Great Western Air Ambulance team, including a trauma doctor, attempted to save the man’s life but he died shortly after being flown to Frenchay Hospital.
He is believed to have suffered severe head injuries.
No details about the man involved, including his name, age and where lived, had been released last night.
One lane of the road was closed for more than four hours after the crash.
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by Rachael, Bristol
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 10:16PM
“Anon, my condolences to you and yours. I admire your diginified post.”
by anon, England
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 10:14PM
“Hi V, and thanks for your reply. The post from Anon, Bristol was the one I was picking up on, as it could be seen in two different ways! :-/
Many thanks too for your condolences, I do know that other family members are keeping an eye on this story as it develops, and may take some comments as truth rather than speculation if you know what I mean!
Regards.....”
by V, Shirehampton
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 10:03PM
“Anon - firstly I reaffirm our condolences to your family. Secondly I am happy to try and clarify this situation by saying that the victim did NOT appear to be spiked by the railings, but was trapped by his clothing, I assure you no distress was intended.”
by Anon, england
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 7:34PM
“Please people, do not speculate as to what happened here. He was a pedestrian, but most certainly *NOT* spiked on the railings.
Speculating like this does indeed upset the family, some of whom may read these comments. Please think on.......
The only reason I have ommited details of my name and location, is because this is subject to an investigation, and I am a member of the deceaseds' family,
Thank You for your consideration.”
by roy waddington, lincoln
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 5:50PM
“This man was in fact a trade plater trying to hitch a lift home after dropping off a vehicle. They are forced to do this dangerous thing on a day to day basis as their employers do not pay enough expences for them to get home useing public transport. I have tried for years to get this practic banned but to no avail. Time the Police took action to stop this dangerous practic not by hassling the trade plater but by prosecuting the employers”