Person dies after Fiat crashes into parked car on Somerset A-road

The road remains closed on Sunday evening

Carl Eve Crime Reporter

18:19, 18 Jan 2026

Emergency services were called to the A361 in West Lyng after the death of a motorist on Saturday night(Image: Submitted)

Police are appealing for witnesses after a person died following a crash between a red Fiat 500 and a parked car on Saturday night - but which was only discovered this morning.

Avon and Somerset Police said the fatal collision closed the A361 Main Road in West Lyng this morning, Sunday January 18.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We're appealing for witnesses and any dashcam or other footage which could help our investigation.

"Initial enquiries suggest that a red Fiat 500 was in collision with a parked car at about 9.30pm on Saturday 17 January.

"The collision was discovered soon after 10.30am today, Sunday, when police and ambulance crews were called.

"Tragically the sole occupant of the Fiat died at the scene.

While formal identification has yet to take place, their next of kin have been traced and will be supported.

"The road remains closed following an examination of the scene and pending vehicle recovery, and motorists are urged to seek alternative routes."

If you have any information or footage which could help to establish what happened, do please get in touch with police.

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226015788, or complete the force's online appeals form.