Man dies after incident involving van between Horton Cross and Honiton
The A303 was closed for much of the day yesterday following the incident (23 November)
Last updated 24th Nov 2023
A man has died after a crash between a pedestrian and a van on the A303 in the early hours of yesterday morning.
It happened between the Southfields Roundabout and Shave Lane, with a man in his 70s confirmed dead at the scene.
An investigation into what happened has now been launched.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police said: "We were called shortly after 4.30am yesterday (Thursday 23 November) to reports of a collision between the Southfields roundabout and Shave Lane.
"A man in his 70s is believed to have fallen before a collision with a van. Paramedics attended but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His family, who are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer, have been informed and our thoughts are with them."
Both the A303 and A358 were closed for much of the day yesterday as investigations were carried out, and drivers have been thanked for their patience.
As part of the investigation, police say they want to hear from anyone who was travelling along this stretch of road in either direction at approximately 4.15am yesterday.
If you can help, call 101 and quote reference number 5223286364.