A man in his 70s has tragically died following a collision on the B4553 near Purton yesterday morning.
The incident occurred at around 11.20am when a Honda WW 125 scooter, travelling south near Down Farm, collided head-on with a Ford Focus coming in the opposite direction.
The rider of the scooter was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed, and Wiltshire Police have extended their sympathies to the family at this difficult time.
The driver of the Ford, a woman in her 40s, was uninjured. No arrests were made in connection with the collision.
Police temporarily closed the road to carry out investigations, though it has now reopened.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage is asked to contact Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting Log number 0107, or by emailing SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.
