A MAN was killed in a road traffic collision yesterday (July 6) on the A303 eastbound between Ilchester and Podimore.

The incident happened at around 3.45pm when a Volkswagen Eos, travelling towards Ilchester collided with a lorry, which was parked and stationary in a layby.

The driver of the car - a man - died at the scene shortly afterwards.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who was travelling along the A303 – either east or westbound – at the time of the incident, who may have information to help their enquiries.

Anyone able to help is asked to contact the collision investigation unit on the force number 101, quoting 146/15/4189.