Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a red Fiat 500 and a parked vehicle on the A361 Main Road in West Lyng. The crash occurred around 9:30 PM on Saturday, January 17, but was only discovered the following morning.
Emergency services arrived shortly after 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 18, to find the lone occupant of the Fiat deceased at the scene. Formal identification is pending, though the next of kin have been notified and are being supported.
Police urge anyone with dashcam footage or information related to the incident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. The A361 remains closed for scene examination and vehicle recovery, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
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Anyone with information should contact Avon and Somerset Police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 5226015788 or submit details through the force’s online appeals form.