A man in his 20s tragically died this morning, Tuesday, July 22, following a single-vehicle crash near the Somerset border. Emergency services responded to the scene on the A357 Cook’s Lane close to Spire Hill Farm after a grey BMW was involved in the collision.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family has been informed of the fatal accident.
The road remains closed as police conduct a thorough investigation. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage related to the incident to come forward to assist with inquiries.
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Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill from the Roads Policing Team expressed his condolences, saying, “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who sadly lost his life in this collision. We urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to contact us as soon as possible.”
He also thanked the public for their patience during the road closures implemented for the investigation.