A4174 crash: Police appeal for witnesses after moped rider dies on Bristol Ring Road

The moped rider was pronounced dead at the scene

Police are appealing for witnesses after a moped rider died in a crash on A4174 near Bristol.

Police were called to the Wraxall Road roundabout in Warmley after a car and a moped collided at about 9.45pm last night (Sunday, April 17).

Paramedics attended and did their best to save the moped rider but, tragically, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were called to the Wraxall roundabout after a car and a moped collided on Sunday night. placeholder image
Police were called to the Wraxall roundabout after a car and a moped collided on Sunday night. | JPIMedia

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “His family have been informed and are being supported by trained officers. Our thoughts go out to them at this time.”

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.

The road was sealed off overnight while police investigated, but reopened shortly before 5.30am this morning (Monday, April 18).

Anyone who witnessed the collision, might have dashcam footage or any other information that could help is asked to call 101, giving the reference 5222091120.

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