Man in 80s dies in crash on A43 on Christmas Eve

A fatal collision on the A43 has resulted in the death of a man in his 80s.

Between 10am and 10.45am on Wednesday December 24, a single-vehicle collision occurred involving a brown Honda CRV.

The collision happened on a stretch of the A43 between Rockingham Road, Kettering and the A14, Southbound.

Police are asking for witnesses who may have seen the incident on Christmas Eve to come forward.

The collision happened on the A43 between Rockingham Road and the A14 southboundplaceholder image
The collision happened on the A43 between Rockingham Road and the A14 southbound

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman said: “As a result of this collision, the driver of the Honda – a man in his 80s, sadly died at the scene.

“Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam footage that captured any part of the collision.”

Those who have information which could help police are asked to email [email protected], or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 25000749788.

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