Man charged with murder after woman hit by car
A man has been charged with murder following the death of woman who police believe was hit by a car.
The victim has been formally identified as 34-year-old Laura Biss, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Her body was found on Burnham Road in Highbridge, Somerset in the early hours of Saturday.
We've charged a 35-year-old man with murder following the death of a 34-year-old woman in Highbridge.
Laura Biss's body was found on the B3139 Burnham Road in the early hours of Saturday (January 20).
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Christopher Harris, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder as well as death by dangerous driving, police said.
The 35-year-old is in custody and is due to appear at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.