57 year old man named after fatal crash on A142

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene

A142
Author: Victoria HornagoldPublished 9th Jun 2023

Police have named the motorcyclist who died in a crash on the A142 at Witcham Toll.

Ian Parnell, 57 from Isle Bridge Road, Outwell, Wisbech, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

It happened close to the Esso fill station at around 5.15pm on Saturday 20 May.

The crash involved the red Suzuki GSX1400 Mr Parnell was riding and a black Chrysler 300c car.

A 19 year old man has been charged with causing death by careless driving, causing death by dangerous driving whilst uninsured and causing death by driving whilst disqualified.

He will appear at Cambridge Crown Court on 19 June.

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