Man in his 80s dies in crash with HGV on A46 near Kenilworth

Death not treated as suspicious

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 22nd May 2026

A man in his 80s has died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the A46 near Kenilworth.

The incident took place on the northbound carriageway between Thickthorne and the Stoneleigh junction for Coventry shortly after 1.30am on Friday.

Warwickshire Police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed, and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A file regarding the case will be prepared for the coroner.

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