Elderly woman dies in serious crash near Warwick University

An elderly woman, aged in her 90s, has died following a serious collision in Warwickshire. The elderly lady, who has not been publicly identified, sadly died following a collision with a car on Cryfield Grange Road in between Kenilworth and the University of Warwick Campus.

Emergency services raced to the scene at around 1.30pm. An air ambulance was also scrambled nearby.

But a Warwickshire Police spokesperson said that despite the efforts of paramedics, she was sadly declared dead at the scene. The woman's family have been informed.

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Now a witness appeal has been launched and detectives want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time. They especially want to hear from those who may have dash-cam footage.

Sergeant Sarah Etienne from the Warwickshire Roads Policing Team said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who are currently being supported by specially trained officers.

“We’re appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to contact us, especially if they have dashcam footage."

Anyone with any information that could help police should either visit the police website here or call 101. The incident number to quote is 141 of November 21.