Pensioner dies after car crashes into a wall in Needham Market

Officers believe the man in his 70's suffered a medical episode before the crash.

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Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 28th Jan 2025

A man has died following an incident in Needham Market.

Police were called at just after 2.25pm yesterday afternoon, Monday 27 January, to reports that a blue Skoda Karoq had collided with a wall in Hurstlea Road, near the junction with Ludbrook Close.

Ambulance crews were also in attendance, but the driver of the car – a man aged in his 70s – was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

It is currently believed that he suffered a medical episode prior to the collision.

The road was closed for just under three hours, reopening at 5.15pm.

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