Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Crash on B4696 Near Royal Wootton Bassett
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A fatal collision on the B4696 near Royal Wootton Bassett on June 30 is now being treated as a murder investigation. A 70-year-old woman died at the scene. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal.
We can confirm that a fatal collision on the B4696 near Royal Wootton Bassett on Tuesday evening (30/06) is now being treated as a murder investigation. The collision occurred at around 6.05pm on the B4696 between Brinkworth Road and Lydiard Plain and involved an orange Peugeot 107 travelling southbound and a black Vauxhall Astra travelling northbound.
The driver of the Peugeot, a woman in her 70s, was sadly declared dead at the scene. Our thoughts remain with her next of kin, who are being supported by specially trained officers.
A passenger in the Vauxhall, a teenage girl, suffered serious injuries in the collision and was taken to hospital, but has since been discharged. Following an initial investigation, the driver of the Vauxhall, a man aged 43, was today (03/07) further arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
He was taken to hospital for treatment following the collision and has now been taken to custody for questioning. We have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous involvement with the suspect.
The investigation is now being led by our Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT). Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker from MCIT said: “Following initial enquiries, I can confirm this collision is now being treated as a murder investigation and the suspect has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
“My thoughts continue to be with the victim’s family and all that knew her. Her next of kin have been informed of this latest development in the investigation and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“I appreciate this update may increase community concern, however please be reassured that there is no risk to the wider public and we are working to piece together the events which led to this tragic incident. “We remain keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone who might have dash cam footage from the area of the collision at the time.
In addition, any witnesses who have dash cam footage of a Black Vauxhall Astra from Cricklade High Street, Purton High Street, and surrounding areas on Tuesday, June 30th." If you can help, please contact 101 quoting reference 54260078318 or visit the Public Portal. Share
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