Man killed in crash on A14 while another is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
A man has died while another has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a three vehicle collision on the A14 which has left one of the carriageways closed.
Police were called just after 6pm yesterday, Thursday, March 30, to reports of the accident on the eastbound carriageway, involving two lorries and a van, near the roadworks.
The East of England ambulance service, air ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews were also in attendance, but the 53-year-old driver of the van was declared deceased at the scene.
Eye witnesses said one of the lorries mounted the van which resulted in it being split in two.
One of the lorry drivers was taken to West Suffolk Hospital as a precaution. The other driver sustained no injury.
A man aged in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
The eastbound carriageway of the A14 remains closed and is expected to remain so for some time which resulted in traffic gridlock through the Bury St Edmunds area during the morning rush hour and is continuing while the carriageway remains closed.
The westbound carriageway reopened shortly before 6.15am this morning, Friday, March 31.
Officers would like to hear from any witnesses to the collision and ask that any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle to review the footage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting CAD 342 of yesterday, March 30.
Website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update
Email – SCIU@suffolk.police.uk
Phone – Call 101.