Nacton – A14 fatal collision victim named
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A man who died following a two-vehicle collision on the A14 at Nacton earlier this week is being named by police.
Officers were called at just after 9am on Monday 27 April, to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a silver Ford S-Max on the westbound carriageway.
Ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews were also in attendance but the driver of the car was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two passengers in the car were taken to hospital for treatment but did not sustain any serious injuries.
Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the deceased has been identified as Tony Warner, aged 67, of Ilketshall St Lawrence.
Mr Warner’s family have asked us to pass on their thanks and gratitude to all the emergency services personnel who attended the incident and also the members of the public who assisted at the scene.
A 50-year-old man from Newmarket was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. He was released on bail until Monday 13 July pending further enquiries.
The A14 was closed westbound between Junction 58 at Seven Hills and Junction 56 at Wherstead, reopening at around 2am the following morning. The eastbound carriageway was closed between the off-slip and the on-slip at Junction 57 for Ransomes Europark, reopening at around 7pm Monday evening.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/23817/26.
Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Call 101
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999
If you have been involved in or affected by a road traffic collision, advice and support information can be found at: www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/road-traffic-incident-support-organisations/
Previous release | 27 April 2026
A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on the A14 at Nacton.
Police were called at just after 9am this morning, Monday 27 April, to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a silver Ford S-Max on the westbound carriageway.
Ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue crews were also in attendance but the driver of the car was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two passengers in the car were taken to hospital for a check-up but they are not believed to have sustained any serious injuries.
A 50-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre, where he currently remains for questioning.
The A14 remains closed westbound between Junction 58 at Seven Hills and Junction 56 at Wherstead; and eastbound between the off-slip and the on-slip at Junction 57 for Ransomes Europark.
These closures are expected to remain in place into this evening and so motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. Diversions are in place.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/23817/26
Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Call 101
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999
If you have been involved in or affected by a road traffic collision, advice and support information can be found at: www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/road-traffic-incident-support-organisations/