Man Suffers Spinal Injuries As Car Collides With Parked Van

Published on: 13 Jan, 2013
Updated on: 17 Jan, 2013

A man in his twenties suffered spinal injuries when he was involved in a vehicle collision in Broad Street, Guildford.

Broad Street looking towards Wood Street Village.

Surrey Police is now appealing for witnesses following the collision that took place at about 5pm on Friday, January 11, when a blue Volvo V40 was travelling along Broad Street collided with a stationary and unattended white Ford Transit van. The police say that the Volvo then collided with a bridge.

The driver of the vehicle was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting for treatment to spinal injuries by South East Coast Ambulance Service. His passenger was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Road closures were in place in the immediate area while emergency crews attended the scene and recovery for the vehicles was made. All closures were lifted around 9.15pm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P13011208.