The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, April 7, near Walton Bridge, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene following reports of a person in distress in the water.
Despite the swift action of rescuers, the woman, described as being in her 80s, was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. As authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the incident, they have stated that the death is not currently being treated as suspicious. However, efforts to understand how the woman ended up in the river are ongoing, with police keen to gather information from the public.
Eyewitnesses who were in the vicinity between 6:30 pm and 6:45 pm on the day of the incident are being urged to come forward. Surrey Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen an elderly White woman dressed in a dark hooded puffed coat, a red long-sleeved top, black leggings, and black sheepskin boots. Additionally, a grey Toyota Yaris, believed to belong to the deceased, was discovered nearby. Investigators are seeking insights into its journey to the area adjacent to Walton Bridge.
In their appeal for assistance, Surrey Police have also requested any potentially relevant CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage. The community’s cooperation is vital as the police continue their investigation to provide clarity and closure regarding the circumstances of this unfortunate event.
Members of the public with any information are encouraged to reach out to Surrey Police directly, referencing PR/45240038960 in their communication. This incident has undoubtedly left the Walton community in shock, and authorities are committed to conducting a thorough investigation in the wake of this tragedy.
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