Police officer dies in car crash
February 2nd, 2010A police officer has died following a car crash in Wiltshire.
The officer, who has not been named, died in his police car at the scene of the accident near Bradford-on-Avon.
He was driving along Westwood Road towards Trowbridge, at around 8pm yesterday when he apparently lost control, Wiltshire Police said.
A spokeswoman said: “It appears he lost control on a left-hand bend and left the road. He suffered very serious injuries and died at the scene.”
“Great Western Ambulance Service attended but sadly the officer had sustained very serious injuries and died at the scene.
“An investigation is currently being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the collision.”
“Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact police.”
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