A woman in her 80s died after being knocked over by a car in County Durham.
Durham Constabulary have now launched an investigation after a woman died after being hit outside of Cockton Hill News, in Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, at around 2.30pm on Friday, March 11.
The woman, who was in her 80s, was knocked over by a white BMW, which was travelling from the town centre towards the Watling Street crossroads, whilst attempting to cross the road.