POLICE officers are renewing their appeal for witnesses after a teenage pedestrian died following a collision in Backwell.

On Thursday, September 28, 18-year-old Emma Armstrong was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was involved in a collision on West Town Road.

The incident, which involved a black Toyota IQ3, took place at around 7.30pm.

On Sunday, October 15, Emma sadly passed away. Her family continue to be supported by a specially trained officer.

Police carried out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries and are continuing to investigate the incident.

If you believe you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223237280, or complete our online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.