The victim of a fatal collision on A858 at North Shawbost has been identified as Jodie Mitchell, a 32-year-old woman from South Bragar. The incident involved a van and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4:35 pm on Friday. Mitchell was taken to Western Isles hospital, Stornoway, but she passed away shortly afterward. The driver of the van sustained no injuries.
A police spokesman reported that Sergeant Neil Macdonald is leading an investigation into the incident. In a statement, Macdonald said, “Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to anyone driving on the road around the time of the crash to get in touch. Please also check your dash-cams, and if you have any footage that could help with our investigation, make contact with officers.”
The police closed the road for several hours to allow them to carry out all necessary investigations. With investigations ongoing, those with information about the accident are urged to contact the authorities.
It’s an unfortunate incident that claimed the life of a young woman. The details of the incident are still unknown, but the investigation is ongoing. Ultimately, losing a life is always a tragedy, and the thoughts of everyone are with the family and friends of the victim in such a difficult time
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