Appeal following fatal collision near Hitchin

Officers are appealing for information, witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision near Hitchin on Sunday evening (November 12).

The incident happened at around 645pm on the A602 and involved three vehicles – a black BMW 316L, a grey Toyota Corolla and a silver Hyundai IX35.

Sadly, the driver of the Toyota – a woman in her fifties, died at the scene.

The driver of the BMW, a 24 year old man from London, was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a sample.

Detective Constable Felicity Moody, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the lady's loved ones at this very difficult time.

"We are working to establish how the collision occurred and we want to hear from anyone who can help.

"If you saw what happened, or the events leading up to the collision, please get in touch.

"If you were driving in the area and have a dash cam, please check your footage and make contact if you have video that could help.

"You can contact me directly at [email protected] or by calling 01438 757952 quoting Op Russell."

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101.