The man in his 80s died in hospital hours after the crash
17:47, 10 Oct 2025Updated 17:47, 10 Oct 2025
Police on Poplar Road in Warmley(Image: Facebook/Submitted)
A man in his 80s has died following a crash involving a van and a pedestrian, police have confirmed.
The collision was reported at around 8.20am on Thursday, October 9, in Warmley, outside a convenience store at the junction of Victoria Road and Poplar Road.
A police cordon was put in place at the scene, and the elderly pedestrian was taken to Southmead Hospital in a life-threatening condition. Police have now confirmed he passed away in hospital later that day.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “A man has sadly died after a collision in Warmley, South Gloucestershire on Thursday (9 October).
“It happened at about 8.20am on Victoria Road, near its junction with Poplar Road, and involved a pedestrian and a white Ford Transit van.
“The pedestrian, a man aged in his 80s, was taken to hospital where he tragically died later that day. Our thoughts are with his family who have been updated, and are being supported by a specially trained officer. The van’s driver was uninjured and has spoken with officers.
“The road was initially closed to allow emergency services to respond, and for an examination of the scene to be completed, but it reopened yesterday afternoon.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has any dashcam or CCTV footage that could help police with their investigation, is asked to call 101, giving the call handler the reference number 5225283173.