Man, 80, dies after lorry hits car on A303 in Wiltshire

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 13:29 · Archive

An 80-year-old man died when an articulated lorry struck his stationary car on the A303 near Deptford and Chicklade on Monday.

An 80-year-old man died after his car was struck by an articulated lorry on the A303 near Deptford and Chicklade. The car was stationary at the side of the road when it was hit by the HGV travelling westbound shortly after 3pm on Monday, November 9. The man was pronounced dead and his next of kin were informed.

Two passengers in the car, a 53-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were taken to hospital. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The collision closed the road between the A36 and the A350 for the rest of the day, with investigation work continuing into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. A spokesperson said the force's thoughts were with the man's family. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log 150 of Monday, November 9, or by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.

How it is being reported

• Man dies after HGV lorry hits stationary carWiltshire Police said two passengers were also taken to hospital.BBC Wiltshire · 10 Nov, 13:42
• Pensioner dies after HGV hits car stopped on Wiltshire A-roadA pensioner has died in a crash on one of Wiltshire’s busiest roads.Gazette & Herald · 10 Nov, 13:08
• Pensioner dies after HGV hits car stopped on Wiltshire A-roadA pensioner has died in a crash on one of Wiltshire’s busiest roads.Wiltshire Times · 10 Nov, 13:08
• Pensioner dies after HGV hits car stopped on Wiltshire A-roadA pensioner has died in a crash on one of Wiltshire’s busiest roads.Swindon Advertiser · 10 Nov, 13:08
• Man, 80, dies after car was struck by lorry on A303An 80-year-old man died after his car was hit by a lorry on the A303 near Deptford and Chicklade on November 9. Wiltshire Police appeal for witnesses.Salisbury Journal · 10 Nov, 12:58

In this story: Wiltshire Police · A303 · Deptford · Chicklade

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