Man who died in Whittlesey B1040 ditch crash was driving, police confirm

A man killed after a car crashed into a ditch on the B1040 was behind the wheel, police have confirmed.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jul 2019, 17:22 BST
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Roger Van Kerro (41) of Rowell Way, Sawtry, died at the scene after the single vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 17, despite two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and East Anglian and Magpas air ambulances all being called to the scene.

The fatal incident occurred at about 2.11pm when a gold Renault Clio was travelling northbound on the B1040 from Whittlesey towards Thorney. It left the road and careered into a water filled ditch near North Bank.

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A 49-year-old woman from Sawtry was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was released under investigation.

The car which crashed on the B1040. Photo: Terry HarrisThe car which crashed on the B1040. Photo: Terry Harris
The car which crashed on the B1040. Photo: Terry Harris

Cambridgeshire police said earlier this month the woman had been driving the car, but today (Monday, July 29) a police spokesman confirmed that Roger was behind the wheel when the crash occurred.

The investigation is continuing with police seeking to determine what caused the crash.