Bus Collision in Bristol Leaves Man and Dog Dead, Driver Arrested

On Thursday 22 October at approximately 11:10 p.m., a bus struck a pedestrian at the junction of Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road in Bristol. The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was critically injured and died at the scene. A dog accompanying the man also died. Police later clarified that the correct location is Stockwood Lane, not the initially reported Stockwood Road. The road was reopened after officers completed on-site enquiries.

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Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the bus driver, a man in his thirties, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody while investigations continue. Officers are seeking witnesses, as well as any CCTV or dash-cam footage that may shed light on the incident. The force has asked the public to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 5226345957, or to submit material via an online appeals form.

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The deceased pedestrian’s next of kin have been notified and will receive assistance from a specialist family liaison officer appointed by the police. The loss of the dog, which was also reported as deceased, adds to the tragedy for the family. Police statements emphasized sympathy for the bereaved, describing the event as a “traumatic time” for those affected.

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• “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died after he was involved in a collision with a bus in Bristol last night (Thursday 22 October).” — Somerset Police — Somerset Police

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