Pedestrian killed in crash
A 25-YEAR-OLD pedestrian has died after a car accident in Stoke-on-Trent.
The incident happened on Hartshill Road, near to the Jolly Potters Inn, in Hartshill, at around 5.45pm yesterday.
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Police say a woman was in collision with a black Toyota Landcruiser.
Victim Rashmi Rao, from Stoke, was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, but died from her injuries earlier this morning.
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Sergeant Pete Finch, investigating officer, is appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time, or may have seen the collision, to come forward.
Following the accident, Hartshill Road was closed for three hours while specialist road collision investigators were on scene, and diversions put in place.
The driver of the Toyota was not injured.
Witness should contact Sergeant Finch at Longton police station on 0300 123 44 55.
Comments
by Ashwini Kumar, Minneapolis, USA
Tuesday, December 16 2008, 4:58PM
“I have known Rashmi since college. It is a terrible tragedy for such a nice girl to face death at this young age. Everyone from the Dept of Medical Electronics (2001 Batch) of Dayanada Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore deeply mourn this misfortunate event. Our condolences reach out to the family of Rashmi.”
by Loraine Hudelson, Courtenay BC Canada
Tuesday, December 02 2008, 7:09AM
“I am so sorry for your terrible loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
by mel powell, Stoke
Tuesday, December 02 2008, 12:44AM
“The road is lethal, it should be a one ways system around that area, especially around the hospitals.”
by Sean Meadon, Porthill
Monday, December 01 2008, 6:58PM
“My heartfelt sympathies go out to Dr Rao the husband of Rashmi. Words cannot convey the enormity of the loss you have suffered but I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Once again I am so so sorry at your loss.”
by daniel, bucknall
Monday, December 01 2008, 6:04PM
“what a tragic thing to happen...........”
by Louise, Penkhull
Monday, December 01 2008, 6:03PM
“I live not too far from the Jolly Potters and have crossed that road so many times for Tesco. Its a nightmare. Something does need to be done.
My sympathies are with the family and friends of Rashmi.”
by Walker, Hartshill
Monday, December 01 2008, 2:47PM
“Awful. Just awful. My condolences to the family of the victim.
That's an awful bend of road for Pedestrians to navigate because there are so many junctions to watch on a fast busy road, besides two entrances/exits from the always-busy Tesco Express store. I wonder if they should be ordered to have one entrance and one exit, for the safety of both drivers and pedestrians.
Before Tesco Express opened, I'm aware of a neighbour who petitioned for another pedestrian crossing to be installed by the garage, next to the steps leading down to Hartshill Park, but nothing ever came of it.
To the editor: The Jolly Potter is in Hartshill, not Penkhull.”