VW Polo driver killed in crash with Mini

The driver of a VW Polo has been killed in a collision in Somerset. The fatal accident took place on Berhill, near Street[1], yesterday evening (Monday, November 27).

The vehicle collided with a Mini whose driver was also badly injured in the crash. The VW driver died at the scene while the Mini driver was taken to hospital by Air Ambulance[2].

Avon and Somerset Constabulary[3] said: "We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in which one man sadly died. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on Berhill, Street, around 7.30am yesterday (Monday 27 November) who may have seen a collision involving a VW Polo and a Mini.

"The driver of the VW sadly died at the scene. Our thoughts are with his family at this time and they are being offered support by a specially-trained family liaison officer.

"The driver of the Mini was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. They are not believed to be life-threatening injuries.

"If you were in the area at the time of the collision, or the time leading up to it, and have any information or relevant footage, please contact us. If you can help, please call 101[6] and give the call handler the reference number 5223289626, or complete our online appeals form[7]."

References

  1. ^ near Street (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  2. ^ Air Ambulance (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
  3. ^ Avon and Somerset Constabulary (www.somersetlive.co.uk)
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  6. ^ 101 (tel)
  7. ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)