Witnesses sought after fatal collision involving car and HGV on A303 near Chicklade

Wiltshire Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage after an 80-year-old man died in a collision involving a car and HGV on the A303 near Chicklade.

12 Nov 2026 - 17:18
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Witnesses sought after fatal collision involving car and HGV on A303 near Chicklade

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision involving a car and an articulated lorry on the A303 near Chicklade.

An 80-year-old man sadly died following the collision, which happened shortly after 3pm on Monday, 9 November 2026.

According to Wiltshire Police, the car was stationary at the side of the road when it was struck by an HGV travelling westbound between Deptford and Chicklade.

The driver of the car, an 80-year-old man, sustained fatal injuries. His next of kin have been informed.

Two passengers travelling in the car, a 53-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are understood to be non-life-threatening.

The driver of the articulated lorry was unharmed in the incident.

Police have now launched an appeal for information as part of their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Team are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or may have captured relevant footage on a dash cam.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log 150 of Monday, 9 November.

Alternatively, information can be emailed to SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.

Wiltshire Police have also expressed their thoughts to the family and friends of the man who died.

The investigation remains ongoing.

C Lino

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