The bus driver was arrested
Lisa Letcher Senior Reporter
17:06, 23 Oct 2026Updated 19:20, 23 Oct 2026
Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road junction in Bristol
A man and a dog have died after being hit by a bus in Bristol. Police officers say they were called to the junction of Stockwood Road and Hollway Road at around 11pm last night (Thursday, October 22).
The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was critically injured and died at the scene. Police have confirmed that a dog also died in the incident.
While formal identification is yet to take place, his next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer, Avon and Somerset Police has confirmed.
The force also confirmed that the bus driver, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue. Officers are currently seeking any witnesses or those with CCTV or dashcam footage who may be able to assist.
A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died after he was involved in a collision with a bus in Bristol last night (Thursday 22 October).
“The collision happened at the junction for Stockwood Road and Hollway Road at around 11.10pm. The road has since reopened after enquiries were carried out at the scene.
“The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was critically injured and died at the scene. While formal identification is yet to take place, his next of kin have been informed and will be supported by a specialist family liaison officer.
“Our thoughts are with them at this traumatic time. A dog also died in the incident.
“The driver of the bus, a man in his thirties, has been arrested and remains in custody while enquiries continue.
“Any witnesses and those with CCTV and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident are asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 5226345957 or complete our online appeals form.”
It has since been confirmed that the junction is actually Stockwood Lane and Hollway Road, not Stockwood Road as stated by police.