Search for missing dog Barney who fled fatal crash

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on the A374 at Torpoint in which a woman pensioner was killed on Monday evening, January 25, 2016.

The collision occurred at around 5.15pm near to Anthony House when the pedestrian 72-year-old Jennifer Lowden, from Torpoint, was involved in a collision with a red Nissan Micra car.

Ms Lowden was treated at the scene by air ambulance paramedics, but died a short time later.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or been in the area of the A374 at the time.

Ms Lowden’s dog Barney (pictured) is also now known to have also been involved in the collision and enquiries continue to locate him remain outstanding. He was last seen in the Wilcove area of Torpoint on Tuesday 26 January in the afternoon.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 566 from 25/01/16 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk