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Driver in Droitwich A38 Crash Released on Bail After Cyclist’s Death

West Mercia Police have reopened the A38 to facilitate further inquiries by their collision investigation unit.

Overview

  • A man in his 30s died at the scene after a collision with a white and blue Dacia Duster near the Copcut Elm pub early on Sunday.
  • The 51-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has since been released on police bail.
  • The crash forced closures of the A38 between the Copcut Elm traffic lights and the Pershore Lane junction near The Swan at Martin Hussingtree, disrupting local traffic.
  • The Swan at Martin Hussingtree pub issued a Facebook statement offering condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
  • Officers from West Mercia Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage to support their ongoing investigation.