Man, 94, & woman, 84, killed while walking in horror crash, as driver in his 80s hospitalised

TWO elderly pedestrians have been killed after being hit by a car driven by a man in his eighties, police have said.

The 94-year-old man and the woman aged 84 died when they were struck at a junction while out walking in Reading.

Thames Valley police said a silver Mercedes A170 was involved in a collision with the two in Park Lane, at the junction of Mayfair at 10.50am on Thursday.

Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, said the force.

The driver of the Mercedes, a man in his eighties, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Nigel Doyle, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, has urged the public to come forward with information.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened to please come forward," he said.

“We’d also ask anyone with dash-cams who was in the area around the time of the collision to check any footage in case it may have captured something that could assist with the investigation.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43220448543.”