Pensioner dies following road accident

An 87 year old Exeter woman involved in a traffic collison on Pinhoe Road has died. Police and emergency services were called to the accident at about 9.45 a.m. on Tuesday 18 December 2012.

The pensioner initially sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance.

Police closed Pinhoe Road for most of the day and it reopened at 4.30pm.

A 24-year-old Exeter woman was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and later released on police bail

Any witnesses are asked to call the police on 101 quoting reference 159 181212