Pensioner killed in Exeter lorry crash

A pedestrian has died following a collision with a lorry in Exeter on Saturday.

Police, fire and ambulance were called just prior to 1pm on Saturday 25th July to attend Fore Street, Exeter after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

A 78-year old man from the Exeter area was confirmed deceased on arrival at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

A formal identification has yet to be carried out.

Fore Street was closed for around six hours as specialist forensic investigation of the scene took place.

Police are appealing for witnesses to make contact on 101@devonandconrwall.pnn.police.uk  or to call 101 quoting log number 415 of 25th July.

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