A man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge.
Police arrested two men following the death of a female pedestrian and a dog on the A1 last night (May 9), which left a carriageway between Stamford and Grantham closed.
Emergency services at the scene. Image: RSM Photography
Emergency services arrived at the scene, which was north of the junction for South Witham and Castle Bytham after 9.30pm last night.
Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics a 52-year-old woman died at the scene. A large dog also died.
Officers understand the woman, a man and their dog had left their Vauxhall Corsa parked in a layby north of the Fox Inn on the southbound lane of the A1 and had walked over to the northbound lane.
“The 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving has been released under investigation and the 58-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge,” a Lincolnshire Police statement said.
“Our inquiries will continue in relation to the offence of causing death by careless driving. Following further information, we are satisfied that there are no further suspicious circumstances.
“We’re grateful to the people who have got in touch with footage and information so far.”
However, police are still appeaeling for more help with their inquiries.
“We earlier appealed for information following a serious collision on the A1 at South Witham which led to the very sad death of a woman and a dog,” the statement added.
“We can now narrow our witness appeal and ask anyone who was travelling both northbound or southbound on the A1 at South Witham between 9.15pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, May 9 and recalls seeing a man, woman and a dog walking in the area or the actual collision, or anyone who may have captured the pedestrians or the collision on dashcam to get in touch.”
Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the Investigating officer by calling 01522 212316 or by email at SCIUinvestigators@lincs.police.uk.
Police have informed the woman’s family, who will be supported by specially trained officers.