AN elderly man died after he was involved in a road accident with a meals-on-wheels van in a Ruddington street.
Notts Police said Dennis Elliott died of his injuries in hospital four days after he was hurt last Friday in Elms Park.
One woman living near the scene said the accident happened while the 85-year-old had been out walking.
The woman, who asked not to be named, said: "It's very sad. My son helped him after it happened and was very upset when he heard he'd died."
She added: "I didn't see it but my son came in and got a blanket and put it over him and was speaking to him.
"I think the woman driving the van phoned for the ambulance and was bending over the man.
"She was very upset.
"My son did everything he could for him, which is what anyone would do."
Notts Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision, which happened at about 1.30pm.
Officers said Mr Elliott, who lived in Ruddington, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre after the incident.
He died on Tuesday as a result of his injuries.
Elaine Coupland, team manager for Notts County Council's Meals At Home Service, said: "A meals delivery vehicle was involved in an accident with Mr Dennis Elliott, of Ruddington, while on a normal delivery round last Friday. The accident took place at Elms Park and we heard the sad news that Mr Elliott had died on Wednesday.
"The police are carrying out an investigation so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call the Crash Investigation Team on 101, extension 8002225, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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