Woman hit by van on Little Aston golf course dies

Woman hit by van on Little Aston golf course dies

A tragic incident occurred on a golf course in Staffordshire, resulting in the death of a woman who was struck by a van. The van, which was part of a police pursuit, collided with the woman at Aston Wood Golf Club in Little Aston on Friday morning. Despite efforts to save her, the woman succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday night.

According to West Midlands Police, the occupants of the grey Nissan van fled the scene and are currently at large. The van had attracted police attention due to reports of suspicious activity, leading officers to follow it in Kingstanding, Birmingham. The pursuit came to a halt when the van veered off the road and onto the golf course embankment, prompting officers to provide immediate assistance to the injured woman before she was rushed to the hospital for critical care.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into the events leading up to the tragic incident, focusing on the police’s actions prior to the collision. Staffordshire Police has extended their support to the woman’s grieving family and is appealing to the public for any relevant information. Residents in the area, like Darren Priddey, witnessed the aftermath of the incident, noting the distressing sounds and heightened police presence as they searched for clues near the golf course and surrounding areas

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