A TEENAGE driver who died in a crash with an HGV in Ledbury has been named by police.

Nineteen-year old James Loader, from Ledbury, died when his Ford Fiesta and a Volvo articulated lorry crashed on the A438 Leadon Way, at its junction with Martins Way, just after 11.30pm on Monday - as we reported yesterday.

The coroner has been informed and a full investigation into the incident is being carried out by West Mercia Constabulary traffic officers.

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses, either to the crash itself or in the lead up to it, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Darren Collett of the Roads Policing Team at Hereford Police Station on 0300 333 3000.

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