Thursday, 14 September 2006, 18:59 GMT 19:59 UK
Woman, 86, killed as car reverses
An elderly pedestrian died when she was struck by a car reversing out of a driveway in County Durham.
Margaret Brooking was walking along Tanmeads in Kimblesworth, close to Chester-le-Street, when she was hit and pulled under the car's wheels.
The 86-year-old, from nearby Nettlesworth, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car was being driven by a 51-year-old woman from Sacriston. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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