Latest: Pedestrian in Bristol crash fighting for life
A man is fighting for his life after being knocked down while on a pedestrian crossing in Bristol.
The man, who is in his twenties, was crossing Temple Way at 8.50pm on Saturday when he was struck by a silver Jeep Cherokee which had just turned left out of Old Market Street.
The pedestrian was taken to Frenchay Hospital where he was reported to be in a "life threatening condition" last night.
Police know there were a number of people in the area at the time and are trying to track down details of a First Bus also believed to have been in the area at the time.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Bristol police Collision Investigation Unit on 0845 4567000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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by Chloe, Bristol
Thursday, October 02 2008, 1:00PM
“How annoying that people always have to write on these comment sections things like "this is hardly breaking news".... WHO IS SAYING ITS BREAKING NEWS!?! this is a bloody news website for the town, just letting you know whats going on around town!!! im sure there were people who saw this terrible accident who wanted to know more and now they can! so STOP BEING SO MISERABLE and dont waste your time on here if all can do is moan.”
by julie, lancashire
Wednesday, October 01 2008, 3:52PM
“Some of your comments make me ashamed to be Bristolian”
by jeff, bristol
Tuesday, September 30 2008, 11:13PM
“Hi,
Police wish details on First Bus in the area-i thought they had sat.nav tracking ?
Still if they take their usual stance it never happened "OR" circumstances outside their control ...............”
by Katie, Bristol
Tuesday, September 30 2008, 10:14PM
“I was at that junction about 10 minutes earlier. Poor young man, I do hope he gets better soon.
I'm really pleased with the new pedestrian crossings, far better than braving the underpass. But the big problem with them is pedestrians can't see the green man going from green to red unless they are on the pavement a foot or so back from the kerb. Potentially this is what caused this accident.
I find it far safer to cross a little to the side of the crossing, where bikes are meant to stop, so that I can at least see the red light that's stopping the driver.”
by Dave, Bristol
Tuesday, September 30 2008, 9:30PM
“IF (noticed i said if) the pedestrian walked out without looking or with headphones on etc.. then it was really sill wasen't it. i've lost count of the number oftime i've almost hit pedestrians because they walk out at crossings/stepping off pavements automatically thinking you must stop for them, unless of course the man is green at a crossing/they have right at zebra etc.. That sad i hope this wasen't the case and hope he gets well soon”