Bedford crash: Man arrested after pedestrian dies
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Charwood Avenue and part of Needwood Road were closed for several hours following the crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car.
It happened at Charnwood Avenue in Bedford, close to the junction with Needwood Road.
Bedfordshire Police said officers were called at 14:10 GMT. The ambulance service was also called and the pedestrian, a man, died at the scene.
The arrested man remains in police custody.