A man’s died after being struck by a car in Melksham yesterday evening.
Police officers, paramedics and air ambulance critical care medics attended the scene on Spa Road – between Market Place and Coronation Road at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening.
The 78-year-old man who was crossing the road at the time of the collision died at the scene.
The crash involved a silver Volkswagen Golf, which stopped at the scene. Police are appealing to trace those travelling in a Citroën C1, which failed to stop despite witnessing the incident.
The investigation into the cause of the collision is currently ongoing; no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information should contact PC 574 Wilson at Wiltshire Police on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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