Pensioner driving classic sports car killed in A31 crash at Froyle

The driver of a classic Frazer Nash sports car was killed after a crash on the A31 between Bentley and Alton on Wednesday afternoon, police have confirmed.

The fatal collision between the green sports car and a red Suzuki Alton took place on the westbound carriageway of the A31 near the Hen and Chicken pub in Alton shortly before 12.30pm.

The driver of the Frazer Nash, 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 police officers.

Frazer Nash was a brand of British sports car manufactured from 1922. The car pictured is not the vehicle involved in the fatal A31 crash. (Dave S/Creative Commons )

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Officers investigating the collision, which closed the A31 in both directions for much of Wednesday, are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A police spokesman said: “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 dash cam footage.

“If you have any information about this incident, please call 101 quoting reference 44230225239 or report online via our website.”

The road closure caused widespread gridlock in the lanes either side of the A31, through Bentley village and Binsted in particular.