AN elderly woman has died following a hit and run incident.

Police are renewing their appeal for the public’s help after the woman who was found seriously injured in Bridgwater on Friday (September 23) sadly died in hospital over the weekend.

Detectives believe the woman, who was in her 70s, was struck by a vehicle on Dukes Mead at around 4pm and that the vehicle then drove off from the scene.

The woman was airlifted to Southmead Hospital after being found by members of the public but sadly passed away on Saturday afternoon (September 24).

Her family were by her side and specialist liaison officers will now provide them with support and keep them updated on the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Nick Riley said: “This is a very sad development and our thoughts are with the woman’s family at this this time.

“We remain in the early stages of our inquiry but I’d like to reassure them we will do everything we can to find out how their loved one came to be so seriously injured in the middle of a quiet cul-de-sac.”

He added: “We continue to appeal for witnesses and dashcam as well as for residents in the local area to check their CCTV and doorbell footage.

“We’re particularly keen to hear from residents of King George Avenue, Parkstone Avenue, Gloucester Road and Rhode Lane as these are possible routes a vehicle could have left Dukes Meade to join the A38 Taunton Road.

“And if anyone is aware of a car which had recently sustained damage in suspicious circumstances, we’d ask you to contact us and let the investigation team know.”

If you can help, call police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222230132, or complete the force's online appeals form.

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