A woman in her sixties has died following a serious collision involving three vehicles on a layby in Hertfordshire. The incident occurred on the A10 between Hertford and Broxbourne and has led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The crash happened at approximately 8.50am on Monday, January 5. It involved a grey Porsche Cayenne, a red Fiat 500, and a white Volvo Tipper lorry. According to Hertfordshire Constabulary, the Fiat and the Volvo lorry were both stationary on the layby at the time of the incident.
Tragically, the driver of the Fiat 500, a woman aged in her sixties, was outside her vehicle when the collision occurred. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Investigation and Witness Appeal
The driver of the Porsche, a man also in his sixties, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Constable Lewis Stanley, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, is leading the investigation. "We are working to establish how the collision occurred and I want to hear from anybody who saw what happened, or the vehicles involved," he stated.
DC Stanley issued a direct appeal to the public: "I would also like to ask that anybody who was driving in the area around that time with a dashcam to please get in touch. Your footage could be important to our enquiries."
How to Contact Investigators
Hertfordshire Police have provided several ways for witnesses to come forward:
- Email officers directly, quoting reference ISR 110 of January 5.
- Report information via the police's online reporting system.
- Use the online web chat to speak to an operator in the Force Communications Room.
- Call the non-emergency number 101.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, contact can be made with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their untraceable online form. The force has also requested that anyone with relevant dashcam footage upload it to their dedicated online portal.
The investigation into the precise circumstances of this fatal crash continues.
