Woman Dies After Pedestrian Crash in Oakham

0:00It's March 29. From your city to your ears, this is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A woman in her 60s has died after being hit by a van in Okam Rutland. Lester's share police got the call around 1.55 pm on Wednesday, on High Street, right near the church street junction. She was walking when the white Ford transit struck her, while heading toward Katmos Street. Cragically, she passed away in the hospital two days later, on Friday. The driver walked away without a scratch, but this is left the community reeling from the sudden loss. Folks in the area are no doubt shaken, as pedestrian crashes like this hit close to home, especially in busy spots like High Street. It's a reminder of how quickly things can turn on everyday roads. Now, the serious collision investigation unit is digging deep into what happened. They're urging anyone with witness accounts, dash cam clips, or CCTV footage to step up and help piece it together. Police are keeping the investigation rolling, and we'll stay on top of any updates as they

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