Pensioner dies following fatal collision on A31 in Hampshire

Police were called on June 7 to reports of a serious collision on the A31, near Alton.

The driver of a green Frazer Nash, a 79-year-old-man from Tongham, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

Police have since been appealing for witnesses. A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 12:27pm yesterday (June 7) to reports of a serious collision on the A31 southbound carriageway near the Hen and Chicken pub in Alton.

"This involved a red Suzuki Alto and a green Frazer Nash. The driver of the Frazer Nash car, a 79-year-old man from Tongham, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

"His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

"We are now calling for anyone with information about the collision who has not already spoken to the police to come forward. We would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dashcam footage."

Anyone with information about this incident can report it online via the police website, or by calling 101, quoting reference 44230225239.

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