Woman dies as car crashes into Corby bus stop
A woman has died this morning after a car driver hit a bus stop and a house in Corby.
Officers have confirmed that the woman in her 30s died at the scene in Willowbrook Road.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug and alcohol driving following the incident.
Police said that a black Vauxhall Insignia was travelling along Willow Brook Road and appeared to be turning left into Fotheringhay Road when it left the road, collided with a bus stop before and hit two pedestrians, before ploughing into a house.
There was a huge emergency services presence at the scene almost immediately, including an air ambulance, but the female pedestrian - a woman in her 30s – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The second pedestrian – a teenage boy sustained minor injuries.
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage of the incident, or of the moments leading up to it.
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected], call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or contact Northamptonshire Police on 101.
Please quote incident number 26000545123 when providing any information to ensure it reaches the investigating officer as quickly as possible.
A 55-year-old man from Corby has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and remains in police custody.