Woman dies in collision on Old Milton Road, New Milton

A FEMALE pedestrian was reportedly killed in a collision with a car in New Milton last night (Thursday).

The victim was struck on Old Milton Road sometime around 8pm.

Neighbour Steve Kearl (57), a valeter at the Triumph dealership in Christchurch, told the A&T: "I heard some engine noises outside and looked out of the window and saw a car travelling down Old Milton Road.

"Then I saw someone in the road and people standing around."

Mr Kearl said he has warned about the dangers of speeding on that road, which he stressed has New Milton Junior School and the Baptist church where a nursery is run.

"You can hear the difference from when someone is doing 30 to someone doing 60 or 70," he added.

"I did email New Milton Town Council about a year ago, and they said they would look into it – I never heard anything back from them.

"I said there would be a fatality and now unfortunately it has happened.

"I just think something could have been done. I feel disgusted and shocked and upset."

Hampshire Constabulary has yet to confirm details of the incident.