Man dies after being found with head injury on Yeovil road

The man was found on Ilchester Road at the junction with Marsh Lane. <i>(Image: Google)</i>
The man was found on Ilchester Road at the junction with Marsh Lane. (Image: Google)
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A MAN died after being seriously injured in a road-related incident in Yeovil last weekend.  

Police are appealing for witnesses after the man was found with a significant head injury at around 7.30pm on Saturday April 5. 

The cause of the injury is unknown.  


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The man, who was in his twenties, was found with an electronically assisted pedal bike on Ilchester Road, at the junction with Marsh Lane. 

He was taken to hospital, where he later died. His next of kin are aware and officers police officers are offering them support.  

“Our condolences and thoughts are with them during this time,” Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement.  

It is not known how the man came about his injuries and the police are appealing for the public’s help. 

If you were travelling in the area either in a vehicle, or by foot, and may have witnessed the incident, contact Avon and Somerset Police. 

The police are also interested in speaking to anyone who may have dashcam, doorbell or phone footage. 

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225097536. 

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