Appeal following fatal collision in King's Lynn

Police are appealing for a key witness following a fatal collision in King’s Lynn.

The incident happened at 9.06pm on Monday 12 August 2024 at the junction of St James Road and Blackfriars Street when a silver BMW 530i collided with a pedestrian.

The road was closed whilst emergency services attended including ambulance.

Sadly, the pedestrian, a man aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the BMW, a man aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has since been released under investigation.

The road was reopened at around 7.30am on Tuesday 13 August 2024.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to a woman who they believe may have been speaking to the victim immediately before in the collision. She was wearing a sleeveless patterned dress, glasses, sandals and carrying a large red bag. She may know some information which could be relevant to the investigation and is encouraged to get in touch.

Officers would also like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any relevant dashcam footage. Anyone with any information is asked to get in touch via the following channels quoting reference 36/57482/24:

Website: https://www.norfolk.police.uk/tell-us

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 101

Crimestoppers: Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org