Pedestrian struck by car dies at scene
BBCAn elderly pedestrian died when she was struck by a car, police have said.
The crash happened on Lamplugh Road in Cockermouth, just before 09:10 GMT on Saturday. The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cumbria Police said the driver of the vehicle, a man in his 30s, was assisting officers with their investigations.
Anyone with any information about the crash has been asked to contact the force.
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