Tragedy struck early on the morning of 29 November on Main Road, Dibden, when a fatal two-car collision claimed the life of a man in his 20s.
The crash involved a silver Ford Fiesta and a blue Mercedes Sprinter van and occurred at 7:41 AM. The young driver of the Ford Fiesta, a local resident of Totton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 40-year-old driver of the Mercedes, who lives in nearby Dibden Purlieu, was arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving. He has since been released but remains under investigation as police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses. Officers are asking anyone who saw the collision, noticed either vehicle before the crash, or has dashcam footage to come forward. Such information could prove crucial in the ongoing investigation.
Members of the public with any relevant information are encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 or reporting details online. When doing so, please quote reference number 44230487842 to assist the inquiry.
Originally published by UKNIP.
