Man dies in M4 lorry and Tesla crash near Bristol
A driver has died after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the M4 near Bristol, police have said. Emergency services were called to the collision, eastbound between junctions 22 for the M49 and 21 for the M48, at around 4.30am today (Monday, December 4).
The road was closed in both directions[1] while Avon and Somerset Police and paramedics attended the incident but the Tesla driver died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained officer, Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement.
No one else is reported to have sustained any injuries. Officers are now appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.
In a statement, an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a lorry on the M4 eastbound between junctions 22 (M49) and 21 (M48) at approximately 4.30am this morning (Monday 4 December). Emergency services attended, however the driver of the car, a blue Tesla, tragically died at the scene.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained officer. Our thoughts are with them at this sad time. No one else involved in the collision suffered any injuries.
"The M4 was closed in both directions between junctions 22 and 21 to allow investigations to take place and the vehicles to be recovered. It reopened shortly after 1.45pm. We would like to thank drivers for their patience and understanding during the closure.
"If you can help, please call 101[2] and give the call handler the reference number 5223295665, or complete our online appeals form[3]."
The motorway was closed in both direction until around 1.45pm, while emergency services attended the scene and crash investigation work was undertaken.
References
- ^ The road was closed in both directions (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ 101 (tel)
- ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)