Police appeal for witnesses following collision on Rodden Road

POLICE are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following a collision on Rodden Road on Thursday 19th October which has left a man in hospital in a critical condition.

The collision happened just before 9am between a VW Golf and a skip lorry.

A statement by Avon and Somerset Police, said, “We’re appealing for witnesses and footage after a collision in Frome which has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

“A black VW Golf was in collision with a black DAF skip lorry which was stationary while delivering a skip onto a driveway.

“The driver of the Golf, a man in his twenties, went to hospital where he remains. His next of kin are aware and being supported. Our thoughts are with them. The driver of the lorry, a man in his fifties, was released from hospital after treatment.

“The road was closed until about 8pm while collision investigators examined the scene, and pending recovery of the vehicles.

“Were you in the Rodden Road area at the time? Did you see either vehicle in the moments before the collision?

“Do you have any dashcam or other footage, or any other information about the collision?”

Following the collision, a resident of Rodden Road has started a petition to reduce speeding along the road and has so far reached around 330 signatures.

“Rodden Road is a very busy and fast road and many residents and neighbours of mine have become increasingly aware of its dangers,” says the resident. “This awful incident is a reflection of the issues faced.

“It was only a matter of time before something like this happened but local residents want to take steps to ensure it doesn’t again. As such, we have written a petition which many have already signed.”

The petition can be found at change.org at: https://tinyurl.com/2betjrwr