Driver in his 70s dies after A16 collision near Louth

Police say they are ‘saddened’ to confirm a man has died following a collision on the A16 near Louth on Monday (July 6).

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said the collision involved a silver Renault Megane and a red Volkswagen Transporter and was reported to emergency services at around 2.35pm.

A man in his 70s has died after being involved in a collision on the A16 near Louth.placeholder image
A man in his 70s has died after being involved in a collision on the A16 near Louth.

They said: “The driver of the Renault, a man in his 70s, died at the scene. His family is being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time.

"The passenger of the Renault was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Volkswagen sustained minor injuries.”

The A16 Grimsby Road close to the Fairfield roundabout in Louth was closed just after 3pm and re-opened just before 2am on Tuesday (July 7).

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