Devon man killed in A35 crash between car and lorry

A man has died following a crash involving a lorry and a car on the A35 near Axminster. The crash happened yesterday (July 20) at around 1.40pm.

The incident involved a Citroen C3 car and a MAN heavy goods vehicle collide near the junction with the A358. The road was closed while an investigation was carried out^[1] at the scene and reopened at 11pm.

Today, police have confirmed a man in his 70s, from Kilmington, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The man's next of kin have been informed and specialist police officers are supporting them at this time.

Devon and Cornwall Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam fotage of the incident is urged to contact the police.

A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police reads: "Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A35 near Axminster are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Citroen C3 car and a MAN heavy goods vehicle near the junction with the A358 at around 1.40pm, on Thursday 20 July.

"A man in his 70s, from Kilmington, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers. The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene. It was clear at around 11pm.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience while the road was closed. If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here^[3] or by calling 101 quoting log 472 of 20/07/2023."

References

1. ^{^} The road was closed while an investigation was carried out (www.devonlive.com)
2. ^{^} Bathroom blaze evacuates Torquay hotel during late night drama (www.devonlive.com)
3. ^{^} here (eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)