Pedestrian dies after being hit by lorry on the A33 at Swallowfield
It happened at around 12.50am this morning (Thursday 18 December) on the southbound carriageway
Last updated 18th Dec 2025
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the A33 Swallowfield bypass.
At approximately 12.50am this morning (Thursday 18 December), a 33-year-old man, who was a pedestrian, was involved in a collision with a heavy goods vehicle on the A33 southbound close to the junction with Barge Lane.
Officers were responding to a report of a previous collision involving a black Mercedes estate car, believed to have been driven by the man.
It is then believed he got out of the vehicle and was involved in the subsequent collision with the HGV.
Despite emergency care, the man tragically died at the scene.
The driver of the HGV stopped at the scene, and no arrests have been made.
The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.
Investigating officer Sergeant Mark Dunne from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family of the man who has sadly died in this incident. We are supporting them at this extremely upsetting time.
“I am appealing for anybody who was in the area at around the time of this collision to please contact us if you witnessed anything that could assist this investigation.
“I would also ask anybody who was driving on this section of the A33 to check their dash-cams and get in touch if it has captured anything that may assist this investigation.”
Witnesses are asked to report online or by calling 101, quoting incident reference 0052 of 18 December.