Van driver dies in crash with lorry

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Phoebe Hobbs 17:08, 31 Jul 2025

Police[1] are appealing for information after a 31-year-old van driver died in a collision on the A422 yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, July 30).

A blue Ford Transit van and a lorry collided at around 4.50pm on Alcester Road, in Kington, Worcestershire. The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene.

A white Renault Trafic van was also on the road at the time of the collision.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has since been released under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Rose Hughes from West Mercia Police said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who lost his life yesterday.

"Enquiries to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision are on-going, and we are now appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or the involved vehicles in the moments before."

Anyone with relevant information is urged to email [email protected][2] or call 01527 583 745.

West Merica Police said: "Officers are appealing for key witnesses after a man died following a collision in Worcestershire yesterday (Wednesday 30 July). Around 4.50pm, on the A422 Alcester Road in Kington, a blue Ford Transit van and a lorry collided.

"Sadly, the driver of the van - a 31-year-old man - suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

"A third vehicle, a white Renault Trafic van, was on the road at the time of the collision and a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.

"It is believed the two vans were travelling behind each other from Inkberrow towards Worcester.

No one else was injured during the incident."

References

1. ^ Police (www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ [email protected] (westmercia.police.uk)