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Newport High Street Closed For Fatal Crash Reconstruction

Newport High Street has been closed this afternoon (Friday) for the reconstruction of a fatal collision.

A woman died after being hit by a van in Newport town centre near the junction with St James Street at around 3pm.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area while police and forensics specialists recreate the events of Monday afternoon.

The pedestrian, an 81-year-old woman from Totland, died at the scene.


Left: A reconstruction of Monday's fatal crash is taking place this afternoon and (right): flowers left at the scene

The driver of the van — a 24-year-old man from Bembridge — was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and subsequently released under investigation.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam, doorbell or CCTV footage.

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