A woman in her 80s who was hit by a van in Watford has died.

Police were called to Hempstead Road on Friday (May 20) after reports of a an elderly pedestrian being struck opposite the junction of Courtlands Drive.

Emergency services attended and following initial reports that she was “seriously injured”, police have now confirmed she died at the scene.

Watford Observer: Road closures were in place for most of the dayRoad closures were in place for most of the day

The driver of the van was not injured and remained at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.

Road closures were in place for the majority of the day, with a heavy emergency services presence.

Detective Constable Neil Crosier said: “Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the woman who sadly died in this incident.”

Watford Observer: An air ambulance seen. Credit: Apollon PitsoulisAn air ambulance seen. Credit: Apollon Pitsoulis

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage leading up to the events is asked to email neil.crosier@herts.police.uk or visit herts.police.uk/report or call 101 quoting reference ISR 357 of 20 May.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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