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Man killed as car slams into tree
AN 18-year-old man has died following an accident on a Herefordshire road early today.
The car passenger was in a Nissan Micra travelling towards Burghill, just off the A438 Roman Road, at around 3.15am.
The 17-year-old driver of the Nissan has since been arrested and is currently in custody at Leominster Police Station.
Police press officer, Neil Tipton said: "The driver of the car - a 17-year-old - was uninjured after the collision and was arrested at the scene.
"An 18-year-old front seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. Both were local men."
Two fire crews from Hereford were called, along with an ambulance and the police.
Fire service press officer Alec Mackie said the vehicle left the road and struck a tree sideways on.
He said the driver of the Nissan was able to get out of the car before emergency services arrived.
No-one other vehicles were involved.
The location of the accident is thought to be around 400 yards off the Roman Road on the road leading to Burghill, just past the Three Elms pub.
The road remains closed this morning while police investigate the crash.
11:53am Thursday 8th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: chippie, Worcester on 4:16pm Thu 8 May 08
Another life lost on our roads - our thoughts go out to the families concerned.
Another life lost on our roads - our thoughts go out to the families concerned.
Posted by: cvj, Worcester on 7:23pm Thu 8 May 08
17 year old "slams into a tree" speeding maybe?
17 year old "slams into a tree" speeding maybe?
Posted by: faye leanne, Hereford on 11:11am Fri 9 May 08
no, the driver was 'drunk' after a night out!! 'silly' yes, but kieran is now [bold]gone![/bold] RIP mate xxx
no, the driver was 'drunk' after a night out!! 'silly' yes, but kieran is now
gone! RIP mate xxx
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