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Elderly Pedestrian Killed After Tesco Van Collision in Bangor

North Wales Police have arrested a 33-year-old driver on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Overview

  • Police say the collision occurred shortly after midday Monday on Garth Hill in Bangor following an alert from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
  • Despite a major response that included a Wales Air Ambulance from Caernarfon, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The delivery van driver, aged 33, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
  • Officers from the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit carried out initial enquiries as the road was closed and later reopened.
  • Investigators are appealing for witnesses and relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, quoting reference C151796.