Teenager named after being hit by vehicle on A14

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

An 18-year-old has died after being hit by a vehicle on the A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk.

An 18-year-old has been named after being struck by a vehicle on the A14 Orwell Bridge in Suffolk. Joel Sousa died following the collision on the westbound carriageway at around 3.41am on Friday, October 16. Police received reports of a person on the road, with members of the public also alerting emergency services. Mr Sousa was pronounced dead at the scene.

Suffolk Police said his family has been informed of his death. Formal identification has not yet taken place, and a file will be prepared for the coroner. Officers from the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information about the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigation unit, quoting reference 37/61160/26.

How it is being reported

• Teenager who died after crash on major route namedSuffolk Police name 18-year-old Joel Sousa, who died after being hit by a vehicle on the A14 Orwell Bridge on October 16. Witness appeal ongoing after fatal crash.Echo (Basildon) · 20 Oct, 15:20
• Teenager who died after crash on major route namedSuffolk Police name 18-year-old Joel Sousa, who died after being hit by a vehicle on the A14 Orwell Bridge on October 16. Witness appeal ongoing after fatal crash.Colchester Gazette · 20 Oct, 15:20
• Teenager who died after crash on major route namedSuffolk Police name 18-year-old Joel Sousa, who died after being hit by a vehicle on the A14 Orwell Bridge on October 16. Witness appeal ongoing after fatal crash.Brentwood Guardian · 20 Oct, 15:20

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