Somerset man killed in A303 crash between Mini Cooper and lorry
A man from Somerset has died following a crash on the A303, police have said. The collision took place on the main route near Thruxton yesterday morning (Friday, December 1). Hampshire Police officers were called to the scene at 9.24am following reports of a crash involving a Mini Cooper and a lorry.
The driver of the car, a man in his 40s from Kingsdon, sadly died at the scene. Police said in a statement his family have been informed. The crash left the road closed in both directions for several hours on Friday[1].
Amesbury Police advised drivers to avoid the area while emergency services attended the scene. Somerset Live understands the road had reopened by this morning (December 2). Hampshire Police is now appealing for witnesses of the crash to get in touch.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage of the moments before the collision. The force said in a statement: “We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision near Thruxton yesterday morning (Friday 1 December). “Police were called at 9.24am to a collision on the A303 involving a red Mini Cooper and a lorry.
The driver of the car, a man in his 40s from Kingsdon, Somerset, died at the scene. His family have been notified. “We are appealing for anyone who was driving on the A303 and saw the collision or a red Mini and HGV in the moments before it to get in touch, particularly if you have relevant dash cam footage.
“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 44230491058.”
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- ^ The crash left the road closed in both directions for several hours on Friday (www.somersetlive.co.uk)