Arrest after man killed in A16 crash near Newborough

A 30-year-old man, from Peterborough, was pronounced dead at the scene <i>(Image: Street View)</i>
A 30-year-old man, from Peterborough, was pronounced dead at the scene (Image: Street View)
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Police have made an arrest after a man was killed in a crash on the A16 near Newborough.

The man, in his 30s, from Peterborough, was driving a silver Vauxhall Corsa when it was involved in a collision with a lorry at around 8.20am on Thursday (April 2).

He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

A 52-year-old man, from London, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drugs.

He has since been released under investigation.

Officers are appealing for information and dashcam footage from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the vehicles in the time leading up to it.

Anyone with information should contact police online quoting Operation Lime.

Those without internet access should call 101.

Have you got a story you want to share? Get in touch at oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk or newsdesk@peterboroughmatters.co.uk

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