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A MOTORIST died last night after a crash on the A361 near Seend.
The driver of a silver Peugoet was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday.
His car was in collision with a silver Punto which was travelling in the opposite direction on Caen Hill towards Devizes.
The occupants of the Punto were airlifted to hospital but their injuries are not thought to be serious.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the silver Peugeot and a green Peugeot who were travelling down Caen Hill shortly before the tragedy.
Anyone with information should call Pc Mark Burnett at Chippenham Police Station on 0845 4087000.
8:54am Monday 5th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: walter, wilshur on 4:24pm Mon 5 May 08
I thought Caen Hill was dual carriageway outside the 30m/hr part? Can some kind soul confirm or correct me?
I thought Caen Hill was dual carriageway outside the 30m/hr part? Can some kind soul confirm or correct me?
Posted by: emz, swindon on 6:41pm Mon 5 May 08
It was just before the dual carriageway! My thoughts go out to the persons family, very sad,
It was just before the dual carriageway! My thoughts go out to the persons family, very sad,
Posted by: nickymitch, Berkshire on 8:03pm Mon 5 May 08
My family and i arrived at the scene shortly after this crash occured, even though we didn't see it happened, it has shaken us all up, it was awful. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My family and i arrived at the scene shortly after this crash occured, even though we didn't see it happened, it has shaken us all up, it was awful. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Posted by: ALPHABOY, MELKSHAM on 9:10pm Mon 5 May 08
Can anyone tell me who it was involved in this accident, I live in suffolk now, but try to keep up with local news for when i'm home. I went to school with lots of people in Devizes/Seend area
Can anyone tell me who it was involved in this accident, I live in suffolk now, but try to keep up with local news for when i'm home. I went to school with lots of people in Devizes/Seend area
Posted by: The Voice of Reason, Westbury on 11:05am Tue 6 May 08
The short section of road between Seend fork and the start of Caen Hill dual carriageway has a disproportionately high number of fatal accidents. This was where the 'not speeding' Aston Martin driver was killed recently and there are several more that I can remember. Maybe the authorities need to launch an investigation to see what road improvements can be made, as they are now doing with the A36 at Black Dog Hill. We will await the cause of this crash but looking at the front-end damage to the Pug some considerable closing-speed was involved in this head-on collision. Most accidents are of course caused by driver error.
The short section of road between Seend fork and the start of Caen Hill dual carriageway has a disproportionately high number of fatal accidents. This was where the 'not speeding' Aston Martin driver was killed recently and there are several more that I can remember. Maybe the authorities need to launch an investigation to see what road improvements can be made, as they are now doing with the A36 at Black Dog Hill. We will await the cause of this crash but looking at the front-end damage to the Pug some considerable closing-speed was involved in this head-on collision. Most accidents are of course caused by driver error.
Posted by: walter, wilshur on 3:21pm Tue 6 May 08
I find it hard to picture the place. The report says "near Seend" but "on Caen Hill". I am further confused by the fact that the investigating officer is in Chippenham. Are there no more Police in Devizes?
I find it hard to picture the place. The report says "near Seend" but "on Caen Hill". I am further confused by the fact that the investigating officer is in Chippenham. Are there no more Police in Devizes?
Posted by: DCW, seend on 3:39pm Tue 6 May 08
he was one of my friends it happened at the bottom of caen hill. its hit me and one of our other mates quite bad and we havnt known him that long i cant imagine what his family is going through.
he was one of my friends it happened at the bottom of caen hill. its hit me and one of our other mates quite bad and we havnt known him that long i cant imagine what his family is going through.
Posted by: DCW, seend on 3:43pm Tue 6 May 08
it was about 70 mph and the peugeot was hit on the drivers side A piller.
it was about 70 mph and the peugeot was hit on the drivers side A piller.
Posted by: bsby666, devizes on 6:38pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]walter[/bold] wrote:
I find it hard to picture the place. The report says "near Seend" but "on Caen Hill". I am further confused by the fact that the investigating officer is in Chippenham. Are there no more Police in Devizes?[/quote] At the bottom of caen hill are traffic lights that is seend fork,and chippenham police are dealing with it because they have a traffic department and that area is under their territory so to speak.
but still a awfull loss my deepest sympathies are with the family
walter wrote:
I find it hard to picture the place. The report says "near Seend" but "on Caen Hill". I am further confused by the fact that the investigating officer is in Chippenham. Are there no more Police in Devizes?
At the bottom of caen hill are traffic lights that is seend fork,and chippenham police are dealing with it because they have a traffic department and that area is under their territory so to speak.
but still a awfull loss my deepest sympathies are with the family
Posted by: Disillusioned, Melksham on 10:56pm Tue 6 May 08
Tragic though this is, may I hazard a guess that at least one car was driven by an under 25 year old; most young drivers always tend to be in such a terrible hurry to get some where for some reason.
Tragic though this is, may I hazard a guess that at least one car was driven by an under 25 year old; most young drivers always tend to be in such a terrible hurry to get some where for some reason.
Posted by: walter, wilshur on 6:17am Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]Disillusioned[/bold] wrote:
Tragic though this is, may I hazard a guess that at least one car was driven by an under 25 year old; most young drivers always tend to be in such a terrible hurry to get some where for some reason.[/quote] Probably you should add the word "male"
Disillusioned wrote:
Tragic though this is, may I hazard a guess that at least one car was driven by an under 25 year old; most young drivers always tend to be in such a terrible hurry to get some where for some reason.
Probably you should add the word "male"
Posted by: realistic old man, West wilts on 9:14am Wed 7 May 08
In another thread Yetijoe suggested £1000 on the spot fines for speeding - this awful incident makes the argument even stronger
In another thread Yetijoe suggested £1000 on the spot fines for speeding - this awful incident makes the argument even stronger
Posted by: Disgusted of, Westbury on 4:35pm Wed 7 May 08
[quote][bold]realistic old man[/bold] wrote:
In another thread Yetijoe suggested £1000 on the spot fines for speeding - this awful incident makes the argument even stronger[/quote]
How do you suggest that the driver pays?
realistic old man wrote:
In another thread Yetijoe suggested £1000 on the spot fines for speeding - this awful incident makes the argument even stronger
How do you suggest that the driver pays?
Posted by: realistic old man, West wilts on 8:53am Thu 8 May 08
In this particular case the unfortunate driver paid the highest possible price; but as a deterrent, a very high fine should make most speeding drivers think twice
In this particular case the unfortunate driver paid the highest possible price; but as a deterrent, a very high fine should make most speeding drivers think twice
Posted by: The Voice of Reason, Westbury on 9:56am Thu 8 May 08
[quote]quote[/quote] Tragic though this is, may I hazard a guess that at least one car was driven by an under 25 year old; most young drivers always tend to be in such a terrible hurry to get some where for some reason[quote]quote[/quote]
Sadly 'Disillusioned' (as modified by 'Walter') has been proved correct.
quote
Tragic though this is, may I hazard a guess that at least one car was driven by an under 25 year old; most young drivers always tend to be in such a terrible hurry to get some where for some reason
quote
Sadly 'Disillusioned' (as modified by 'Walter') has been proved correct.
Posted by: old jarge, beanacre on 6:32am Sat 10 May 08
Yes, especially as the Gazette and Herald version mentions that he was "being followed" by a friend in another Peugeot. I make no accusations, let's wait for the coroner's report.
Yes, especially as the Gazette and Herald version mentions that he was "being followed" by a friend in another Peugeot. I make no accusations, let's wait for the coroner's report.
Posted by: Alex Zivojinovich, Wiltshire on 5:36pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote][bold]realistic old man[/bold] wrote:
In another thread Yetijoe suggested £1000 on the spot fines for speeding - this awful incident makes the argument even stronger[/quote] Yetijoe can afford it if he gets caught, but how would poor Sally manage? Another DHS loan?
realistic old man wrote:
In another thread Yetijoe suggested £1000 on the spot fines for speeding - this awful incident makes the argument even stronger
Yetijoe can afford it if he gets caught, but how would poor Sally manage? Another DHS loan?
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