Family of A14 crash victim thank emergency services and public
The family of a 67-year-old man who died following a collision on the A14 at Nacton on Monday have thanked emergency services and members of the public who came to his aid at the scene.
Why it matters: Tony Warner, of Ilketshall St Lawrence, has been named by Suffolk Police as the man who lost his life in the two-vehicle collision that closed a key stretch of the A14 around the Orwell Bridge for much of the day.
What they're saying: In a statement issued to police, Mr Warner's family asked officers "to pass on their thanks and gratitude to all the emergency services personnel who attended the incident and also the members of the public who assisted at the scene."
The naming is subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings.
The details: Officers were called at just after 09:00 on Monday, 27 April, to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a silver Ford S-Max on the westbound carriageway.
- Ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews also attended, but the driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- Two passengers in the car were taken to hospital for treatment but did not sustain any serious injuries.
- A 50-year-old man from Newmarket was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He has since been released on bail until Monday, 13 July, pending further enquiries.
For context: The A14 was closed westbound between Junction 58 at Seven Hills and Junction 56 at Wherstead, reopening at around 02:00 the following morning. The eastbound carriageway was closed between the off-slip and on-slip at Junction 57 for Ransomes Europark, reopening at around 19:00 on Monday evening.
The closures gridlocked roads across Ipswich and coincided with separate rail disruption between Ipswich and London Liverpool Street.
What's next: Officers are appealing for witnesses, and are asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle to review their footage for any material that may assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or via www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us, quoting reference 37/23817/26. Information can also be sent by email to SCIU@norfolk.police.uk.
The bottom line: As the investigation into Monday's fatal collision continues, Mr Warner's family have used their first public statement to recognise those who came to his aid – from emergency crews to passing members of the public who stopped to help.
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