Shock Crash in Wootton Leaves 90-Year-Old Woman Fighting for Life

A serious smash involving a pedestrian and a BMW rocked Wootton yesterday afternoon, prompting an urgent police appeal for witnesses.

The horror unfolded at around 4.30pm when a 90-year-old woman was struck. She suffered grave injuries and was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, where she remains in a life-threatening condition.

Driver Unharmed but Questions Remain

The BMW driver, a 75-year-old man, escaped injury. Police have launched a full investigation into the collision.

Police Urge Anyone Who Saw the Crash to Speak Up

Officers are desperate to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident. If you have any information, contact police on 101, quoting reference 44180292735. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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