A WOMAN who died after she was hit by a car in Southwold yesterday was from the Yarmouth area, police have confirmed.The 64-year-old died at the scene of the collision in the Godyll Road / Lorne Road at about 11.

A WOMAN who died after she was hit by a car in Southwold yesterday was from the Yarmouth area, police have confirmed.

The 64-year-old died at the scene of the collision in the Godyll Road / Lorne Road at about 11.30am.

Police have also confirmed that the driver of the car, who was taken to the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston with a head injury, was married to the victim.

The road near Southwold Common was closed for several hours as traffic police carried out investigations into the crash.

Details of the condition of the injured man have not yet been released.

Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Suffolk police's serious collision investigation team on 01473 613500.