Pensioner in his 80s dies after being hit by car in Shrewsbury as police appeal for witnesses

A man in his 80s has died after being hit by a car on Saturday in Shrewsbury.

Officers said they are appealing for witnesses after the serious collision on Whitchurch Road.

West Mercia Police said the collision occurred at around 12.30pm and involved a pedestrian and an Audi TT car.

The pedestrian a man in his eighties, was air-lifted to hospital after sustaining serious, potentially life-threatening and life-changing injuries.

Police have now confirmed the man has died.

A spokesperson said: "Sadly, the man involved in the collision has now passed away. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones.

"Officers will be continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in relation to the collision."

Officers had taped off a section of Whitchurch Road, from the Heath