AN elderly woman who died after was run over by a car - believed to have been driven by her husband - has been named by police.

Mother-of-two Margaret Butterton, 77, died after she was in collision with a silver Mercedes driven by a 78-year-old man on the driveway of a home in Hazleton Close, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove.

The incident happened at 9.40am on Friday.

She was taken by ambulance to Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, but died a short time later. The coroner has been informed.

Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Pc Andy Saunders of the North Worcestershire Road Policing Unit on 08457 444 888 ext 3143.