News: Roads
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An average of two people per day were killed or seriously injured on Avon and Somerset roads last year
Tragically, there were 44 fatalities, meaning the number of people who died on the force’s roads last year averaged at more than three each month.
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Tribute to ‘loving’ father who died in A371 collision
Michael Knowlson died at the scene of the collision on the A371 near Wells last month.
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Tributes paid to woman who was ‘life and soul of every gathering’ after fatal collision in Portbury
Karina Haselgrove-Spurin was critically injured in a collision in Portbury on Sunday 22 February, and sadly died the following day.
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Family tribute to ‘beloved brother’ after fatal collision in Highbridge
Keen cyclist Andrew Carter, 69, sustained injuries in a collision on Friday 2 January.
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New 2026 dates announced for popular ‘Raise Your Ride’ advanced motorcycle courses
We’re encouraging motorcyclists across the Avon and Somerset force area to sign up for our Raise Your Ride advanced training courses, with new dates now confirmed for 2026.
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Tribute to man who died while enjoying ‘lifelong passion’
Alan Hydes, 68, of Hotwells, was cycling when he was involved in a fatal collision in Bedminster earlier this month.
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News of fatal collisions is not a Christmas message we want to deliver
We have made 62 arrests in the first week of our annual drink and drug driving campaign.
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Tribute paid to ‘valued community member’ who died in collision
David Watch, 83, has been described by his family as a 'gentleman' who will be missed by all.
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Appeal for witnesses after Backwell collision
The collision between a lorry and a pedestrian took place at about 10.30am on Friday 19 September.
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Man dies after A361 collision near Glastonbury
A man has tragically died in hospital after the collision on the A361 near Glastonbury earlier this week.