Tragedy struck in Shepherd's Bush two days before Christmas when a woman in her 90s was killed after being hit by a van near her home in Oaklands Grove.

The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene following the accident at about 10.20am on December 23.

Witnesses said the woman was hit by a Marks and Spencer delivery van. The driver is helping police with their enquiries and has not been arrested.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but police believe they know who the woman is. A post-mortem examination is due to take place in the next few days

Officers are calling for witnesses to come forward with information. They should call

the Road Death Investigation Unit at Hampton Traffic Garage on 020 8941 9011.