Police Seek Witnesses or Dashcam Footage After Pedestrian Hit by Car

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 14:55

Wiltshire Police are seeking dashcam footage or witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Devizes Road.

In a statement, police said, "We attended a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at approximately 4pm on January 29 on Devizes Road, Salisbury, between Palmer Road and Highfield Avenue.

"The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was taken to the hospital.

"The road was closed until approximately 5pm and the driver of the vehicle involved - a woman in her 30s - was reported for careless driving.

"We are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage.

"If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54260011789."

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