Policeman dies in car crash
A police officer died on Westwood Road after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed.
It was reported that the policeman had been driving along Westwood Road towards Trowbridge, Wiltshire, at around 8pm.
A Wiltshire Police spokeswoman said the unfortunate car accident appeared to be a case where the officer lost control on a left-hand bend and went off the road.
She also said: "Wiltshire Police were called to the scene of a road traffic collision at 8pm on Westwood Road, near Bradford on Avon.
"The car involved was a marked Wiltshire Police vehicle travelling towards Trowbridge and was being driven by a male serving police officer."
It was reported that the Great Western Ambulance Service attended the scene almost immediately, but the officer had unfortunately sustained serious personal injury and died at the scene.
Speaking after the incident, the police spokeswoman said "An investigation is currently being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the collision."
Professional negligence has been ruled out and it is thought to be a clear case of the policman losing control of the vehicle and that no other car was involved in the horrifying car accident.
Updated on 04/02/2010