Woman, 84, dies after being hit by car

An 84-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in East Yorkshire.

Humberside Police said a blue Volkswagen Polo was driving along Cave Road in Ellerker, near Brough, at about 16:50 GMT on Monday when it hit a pedestrian at the junction of Brantingham Road.

The woman, who has been named as Ruth Hurd, was taken to hospital where she has since died.

Police said inquiries remain ongoing into the incident, and anyone who witnessed it or has dashcam footage from around the time is urged to get in touch.

The force added that Ruth's family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time.

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