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Reappeal for witnesses following fatal collision

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West Mercia Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses or information following a fatal collision near Evesham yesterday morning.

Police were called at 6.45am to a collision on the A46 Cheltenham Road near Beckford, between a silver Vauxhall Vectra and a pedestrian who was tending to his DAF flatbed lorry.

It's believed the Vectra had been travelling in the direction of Evesham.

Sadly the pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.

Road closures were in place whilst emergency services were in attendance.

Investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or the manner in which the Vauxhall Vectra was being driven prior to the collision. If you have any information, please call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 83s of 25 June 2019.

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