Aaron Hough, a 28-year-old man from Alresford, has died after a collision between two heavy goods vehicles on the Spitfire Link Road in Winchester in the early hours of Thursday 16 July.
Incident and response
Hampshire Constabulary said officers were called at 2.36am to reports of a crash involving two lorries. Mr Hough, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force is continuing enquiries and has asked anyone who saw the collision, or who has dash-cam or other footage that could assist investigators, to get in touch.
Family tribute
“Our dear Aaron, a much loved son, brother, grandson, uncle and amazing friend to so many. Wherever he went, he left people feeling happy and loved. He lit up a room with his kindness and empathy. He will be forever loved and dearly missed.”
The family statement conveys the profound loss felt by relatives and friends. No further personal details were released by police.
What the police have asked
- Anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Hampshire Constabulary.
- Motorists with dash-cam footage from the Spitfire Link Road area around 02:36 on 16 July to submit clips.
- Members of the public with other relevant information to come forward.
Enquiries into the precise circumstances of the crash are ongoing. At this stage the force has not released details about any arrests or potential charges.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Aaron Hough, 28, from Alresford |
| Location | Spitfire Link Road, Winchester |
| Time reported | 2.36am, Thursday 16 July |
| Vehicles involved | Two lorries (heavy goods vehicles) |
Road collisions involving heavy goods vehicles have significant implications for road safety and emergency response in the county. The Spitfire Link Road is a key route in the Winchester area; closures or collision investigations can cause disruption to traffic and local services.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampshire Constabulary quoting the incident details. Providing dash-cam footage can be a crucial aid to investigators as they piece together events leading to the collision.
This office will publish further updates as police release more information.
