Man dead and woman badly hurt in crash on Normandy Way in Marchwood

A MAN was killed and a woman badly hurt when a car ploughed into a tree off a main road at Marchwood.

Emergency crews rushed to the incident involving a blue Ford KA, which happened on Normandy Way just before 11.30pm last Friday.

A 30-year-old from Holbury, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Having suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, the driver, an 18-year-old woman from Totton, was taken by ambulance to hospital.

A Hampshire police spokesperson said: “Officers and colleagues from South Central Ambulance Service attended, but despite the best efforts from emergency workers, a 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“His family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“An 18-year-old woman was taken to hospital where she has been treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries.”

Firefighters from Redbridge also attended the scene.

Officers investigating the collision are urging people to come forward if they saw it or have relevant dash cam footage.

Those with information should contact the force online at hampshire.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting reference 44240352481.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted at crimestoppers-uk.org or on 0800 555 111.