A303 road traffic collision: search for key witness

Officers said three people travelling in a car were taken to hospital. Officers were called to the collision on the A303 eastbound between South Petherton and Cartgate at around 9:40pm. The incident, just before the Crewkerne junction, involved a Seat Leon and a pedestrian, who died at the scene.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with the deceased's family during this incredibly difficult time and their next of kin has been informed. "They will be offered support by a specialist family liaison officer. "The driver and two passengers of the Seat Leon were taken to hospital with minor injuries and are supporting us with our enquiries."

The force spokesperson added: "We are keen to speak with a key witness who was in the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

"The witness was driving a van which came off at the Crewkerne junction at the time of the collision.

"If this was you, or you were in the area at the time of the collision and can aid our enquiries, please call us on 101 and quote reference 5225358155."