Tragedy has struck as a two-year-old boy from London has died just days before Christmas following a serious collision on the A1.
The crash happened on the northbound carriageway near Peterborough on Saturday, December 20, and involved two vehicles.
The toddler was travelling in a Toyota Auris with five other people when the car broke down in a live lane. At around 6.20pm, Cambridgeshire Police say the stationary vehicle was struck by a Volkswagen Touran. The incident has since been described as a fatal A1 crash toddler death.
All six occupants of the Toyota Auris were from London. The young boy later died from his injuries. The remaining five passengers were taken to hospital in serious condition, where they continue to receive treatment.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 64-year-old man from Peterborough, suffered only minor injuries. He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police have confirmed he has since been released on bail until March 20. The arrest forms part of the ongoing investigation into the A1 crash toddler death.
Officers are now making urgent pleas to ask for the public’s help as they seek more information to establish exactly what happened.
Anyone and everyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time, is being urged to come forward. Police are particularly interested in information relating to the moments leading up to the crash.
Sergeant David McIlwhan was quoted as saying: “Our thoughts are with the parents and family of this young child who has tragically lost his life in this collision. The family is being supported by specialist family liaison officers.
“I would appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage but was unable to stop at the scene, to get in touch.”
Cambridgeshire Police have confirmed enquiries remain ongoing. The A1 crash toddler death has prompted renewed appeals for witnesses as officers continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
