POLICE have named an elderly woman who died in a road accident in Blackpool.
Elsie Webster, 87, of Annaside Close, Blackpool died after colliding with a Renault saloon being driven by 27-year-old Karen Smith of Hathaway, Blackpool on Wednesday afternoon (March 20).
The accident happened at 3.40pm at the junction of Hathaway and Hawes Side Lane and paramedics pronounced the pensioner dead at the scene.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "It would appear that the elderly female has been crossing the road at this location when she has been struck by a Renault saloon.
"The deceased was apparently trapped under the vehicle and dragged under the vehicle for approximately 20 metres before the vehicle came to a halt."
He urged any witnesses to contact the road policing unit at Blackpool Police on 293933.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article