Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Portsmouth

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Portsmouth today (9 January).

We were called at 10.12am to Goldsmith Avenue, Portsmouth, following reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a blue Hyundai i10, near the pedestrian crossing at the junction with Fratton Way.

The pedestrian, a local man in his 70s, was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Did you see the collision, or the moments beforehand?

Do you have dash cam, CCTV or ring doorbell footage showing what happened?

Please contact us on 101 or report online, quoting 44220009987.