An 80-year-old man has died after a stationary car was struck by an articulated lorry on the A303 in Wiltshire.
The fatal collision happened on the westbound carriageway between Deptford and Chicklade shortly after 3pm on Monday 9 November.
The elderly man was driving the car, which was stationary at the side of the road when it was hit by the heavy goods vehicle.
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance and Great Western Air Ambulance were deployed alongside local 999 crews.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man died following the collision. His next of kin have been informed.
Two passengers in the car, a 53-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
The lorry driver was not injured.
Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
There has been no confirmation of any arrests in connection with the incident, which saw the road closed overnight.
Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information should call 01225 694597, quoting log 150 of Monday 9 November.
Alternatively, the team can be contacted by emailing [email protected].
