Woman, 32, dies after being hit by van on Isle of Lewis

A woman has died after being hit by a van on the Isle of Lewis.

Jodie Mitchell, 32, from South Bragar, was struck by the van on the A858 at North Shawbost at around 4.45pm on Friday.

Jodie was taken to Western Isles Hospital where she died a short time later.

The driver of the grey Renault Master panel van was not injured.

The road was closed for crash investigation work and reopened in the early hours of Saturday.

Police investigate fatal Isle of Lewis crash

Sergeant Neil Macdonald said: “Our thoughts are with Jodie’s family and they have asked for privacy at this difficult time.

“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to anyone driving on the road around the time of the crash to get in touch.

“Please also check your dash-cams and if you have any footage that could help with our investigation then make contact with officers.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2602 of Friday, February 7.