A 55-year-old woman has died after being struck by a white van while crossing a road in Soyaux, southwestern France, on Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026. The fatal collision occurred in a busy shopping area, prompting an emergency response and traffic diversions as authorities began investigating the circumstances.
According to local media reports, the accident happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. along Avenue du Général de Gaulle. The woman was crossing at the pedestrian crossings connecting the Conforama store and the Carrefour hypermarket when she was hit by the van.
Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene and attempted to save the woman’s life. Responders performed cardiac massage, but despite their efforts, they were unable to revive her. Medical teams subsequently confirmed her death at the scene.
The van was reportedly being driven by a man in his twenties. At the time of the collision, the vehicle was travelling in the direction of Dirac and Angoulême. Authorities have not released further details about the driver or the events immediately leading up to the crash.
Police at the scene announced that an investigation would be opened to establish the exact circumstances of the fatal collision. Investigators are expected to examine the available evidence to determine how the woman was struck. No further conclusions about responsibility have been reported.
The accident also disrupted traffic around the shopping district. A diversion was put in place near the Effamiers roundabout, opposite the Leroy Merlin store, while the incident was being handled. Motorists in the area were advised to follow diversion signs and exercise caution.
The woman’s identity has not been publicly disclosed in the available report. Her death has left a tragic outcome following a collision in an area that was particularly busy on Saturday afternoon. Further information may emerge as the investigation progresses.
May she rest in peace.