Police have named the pensioner who died in a road accident on the A38 at Rooksbridge, near Burnham-On-Sea, on Friday January 4th, and renewed their appeal for witnesses.
A white BMW 5-series car was involved in a collision with a pedestrian at around 12.15pm.
The pedestrian was taken to Weston General Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
He has been named as 80-year-old Gordon Vivian Ireland, from Rooksbridge.
“Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the BMW and/or the pedestrian in the period leading up to the collision,” said PC Tony Court. Anyone with any information should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The family of Mr Ireland later released a statement following his death: “Gordon was a much loved husband, father and grandfather to Pat, John, Paul, Louise and Claire. Also to Lucy, Lyn and Nels. He was tragically taken from us on January 4 and will be desperately missed by all his family and friends.”
Mr Ireland’s funeral will be held at Weston Crematorium in Worle on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 1pm.
Our photo shows a police sign at the scene of Friday’s accident.
