A pensioner was run over and killed in an Asda supermarket car park in Gosport, Hampshire, on Saturday evening.
An investigation has been launched by police after the 69-year-old man was certified dead at the scene of the incident, which took place at the Dock Road branch.
Police and paramedics were called to Asda shortly before 6pm and immediately closed the car park.
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said today: ‘We are appealing for witnesses after a man sadly died following a collision in Gosport. The incident occurred around 5.45pm in the car park of the Asda store.
‘It was reported that a blue coloured Volkswagen Passat had collided with a pedestrian, who was helped from out under the car by members of the public.
‘Sadly, the pedestrian, a 69-year-old man from Gosport, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.
‘The car park was closed as we conducted our investigation but it has now re-opened.
‘As part of our enquiries, officers remain keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or moments leading up to the collision, in particular anyone who has any dash cam or other footage.
An exterior view of the ASDA store in Gosport, Hampshire, where a pensioner was run over and killed at around 5.45pm on January 11
Hampshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after it was reported that a blue-coloured Volkswagen Passat had collided with a pedestrian, who was helped from out under the car by members of the public but later died at the scene
Police said that the man’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers while their investigation continues
‘Anyone with information should call 101.
The pensioner has not yet been named by police. A pathologist is to carry out a post mortem examination on his body to ascertain the exact cause of his death and an inquest will be opened and adjourned. There have been no arrests.
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