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Elderly woman dies after being reversed into by SUV

August 28, 2026 5:42 am in by
Image: Douglas Sacha for Getty Images.

An elderly woman has died after being struck by an SUV in North Ipswich.

Police say the 81-year-old woman suffered critical head injuries after a Nissan X-Trail reversed into her and knocked her to the ground on Simmons Road around 10:30 last night.

She was declared deceased at the scene.

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The driver of the vehicle, an 84-year-old woman, is assisting police with inquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

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