Police hunt for dangerous Yeovil lorry driver who caused chaos on …

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracking down a lorry driver who was seen driving dangerously in Yeovil. The incident is said to have happened between 6.15am and 6.45am on Friday, August 18.

The lorry travelled down the A303, Thorne Lane and Western Avenue areas of Yeovil and along the A37 between Yeovil and Ilchester. Witnesses claim the 7.5 tonne vehicles collided with lamp posts, cones and mounted various kerbs on its journey and had a damaged windscreen.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police reads: "We are appealing for witnesses after a lorry was seen driving dangerously in Yeovil.

"Officers would like to speak to anyone who saw a 7.5 tonne white lorry driving along the A303, Thorne Lane and Western Avenue areas of Yeovil and along the A37 between Yeovil and Ilchester.

The lorry was reportedly driving dangerously between 6.15-6.45am on Friday 18 August. It collided with lamp posts, cones and mounted various kerbs on its journey and had a damaged windscreen.

"If you have any information, or witnessed any of the incidents, please call us."

If you can help, please call 101[2] and give the call handler the reference number 5223199156 , or complete an online appeals form[3].

References

  1. ^ Major M5 delays after four vehicle and caravan pile-up in Somerset (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  2. ^ 101 (tel)
  3. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)