Tragic Crash on Fawley Bypass Claims Life of 40-Year-Old Man

Police are hunting for witnesses after a deadly single-vehicle smash on the Fawley Bypass last night (April 26).

At 8.36pm, emergency services were called to the B3053 following a collision involving a maroon Vauxhall Astra.

Victim Dies at Scene, Passenger Seriously Hurt

Despite frantic efforts by paramedics, a 40-year-old man from Wimborne, Dorset, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 30-year-old Blackfield man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Police Plea: Did You See the Crash or Capture Footage?

Officers want to know exactly what happened and are appealing to anyone who saw the crash or the maroon Astra beforehand to come forward.

  • Did you witness the collision?
  • Do you have dash cam footage showing the vehicle before the crash?

If you have any information, call 101 quoting ref 44200147495. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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