A MAN in his 80s has died after being hit by a Land Rover in Christchurch.

The incident happened at around 5.35pm on Tuesday (November 26) in Barrack Road, near the Bailey Roundabout, Dorset Police said.

A black Land Rover collided with the pedestrian, a spokesperson said, and officers were sent to the scene.

“Emergency services attended and very sadly the pedestrian – a local man aged in his 80s – was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed,” they added.

Road closures were put in place as the emergency services responded and an investigation was started, re-opening at around 11.20pm.

Sergeant Lee Savage, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died at this extremely difficult time.

“We are carrying out a full investigation in order to establish the circumstances of what happened and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please contact us.

“I am also keen to hear from any motorists who may have captured any relevant footage on dashcam, as well as businesses or residents with CCTV footage that might assist our enquiries.

“Finally, I would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding during the road closures, which were necessary to allow the emergency services to respond and to allow an examination of the collision scene to be conducted.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, by email to scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240181976. They can also contact Crimestppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.