Witness appeal following fatal collision near New Alresford

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision on the A31 near New Alresford yesterday.

We were called at 12.44pm on Saturday 27 December to a collision involving a Chevrolet Captiva, a Ford Mondeo and a Honda Civic between Bishop’s Sutton Road and Whitehill Lane.

Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services and members of the public who provided initial first aid, a 34-year-old man from Chichester was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A further five patients were transported to Southampton General Hospital by a combination of land and air ambulances.

Two of these patients, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s, remain in a life-threatening condition.

Three others, a woman in her 30s, a man in his 30s and a five-year-old boy suffered serious injuries but remain in a stable condition.

Sergeant Spencer Wragg, of the Hampshire Roads Policing Unit, said: “I want to thank the members of public who provided first aid at the scene. Even for experienced emergency service professionals, it was a complex scene to be confronted with.

“Our officers were supported by fire and ambulance colleagues, including air ambulances, so I would also like to thank them for their assistance.

“We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, so I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have seen any of the vehicles just prior to the collision, to please contact us.”

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact 101, quoting 44250580645, or report online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/