Man killed and toddler critically injured in A34 van collision
A man in his 40s died when a van struck his broken-down car on the A34 in Hampshire, while a one-year-old girl from the car was left with life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the collision and appealing for witnesses and footage to help establish what happened.
The crash involved a Citroën Grand C4 Picasso and a Mercedes Sprinter on the southbound carriageway near Sutton Scotney at about 3.13pm on Friday. A woman and two children in the car were also injured. The 33-year-old van driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by careless driving; police want to hear from people who travelled between Upper Bullington and Worthy Down from 3pm to 3.20pm.
In short
- A man died after a van hit his broken-down car on the A34.
- A one-year-old girl is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- Police are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area.
Explained simply
The A34 is a major road running through Hampshire, and Sutton Scotney lies on its route north of Winchester. A broken-down vehicle on a busy carriageway can leave people exposed to passing traffic.
Hampshire Constabulary is investigating the circumstances of the collision. The van driver has been arrested on suspicion of careless driving causing death and serious injury; an arrest is not a finding of guilt.
Police are asking witnesses and people with dashcam footage from the area around the time to come forward. Their accounts may help establish how the collision happened.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Man dies and one-year-old girl fighting for life after van crashes into car”.