Three men have died and a fourth person remains in hospital after a collision between two cars on Cory Wright Way in Wheathampstead on the evening of Wednesday 22 July. Emergency services were called to the scene at 9.38pm.
What happened
Officers were called following a crash involving a silver Vauxhall Astra and a grey BMW 840i. Three men who were travelling in the Astra, described by police as being in their 30s, 40s and 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but police say next of kin have been informed.
The driver of the BMW, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remains under care. Road closures that followed the collision were in place overnight and have since been lifted.
Police appeal
The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading enquiries. Officers are asking anyone with information — particularly witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage recorded in the area around the time of the crash — to come forward.
"I wish to share my condolences with the family and friends of those who lost their lives in last night’s collision,"
The detective named in the appeal asked people to contact the force online or by calling 101, quoting Op Greenfinch or ISR 828 of 22 July, 2026. He also provided an email address for the investigating officer for anyone who prefers to send details directly.
How residents can help
- Check any dashcams or CCTV for footage taken on Cory Wright Way around 9.30–10.00pm on 22 July.
- Report witness accounts online to Hertfordshire police or call 101 quoting the reference above.
- Contact the investigating officer by email if you have information you believe is relevant.
For local residents, the collision is a stark reminder of road safety concerns on village routes used daily by commuters and families. Police enquiries remain ongoing as investigators work to establish the full circumstances of the collision.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | 22 July, around 9.38pm |
| Location | Cory Wright Way, Wheathampstead |
| Vehicles involved | Silver Vauxhall Astra; Grey BMW 840i |
| Casualties | Three men in the Astra killed; driver of BMW seriously injured |
Anyone with information or footage who has not yet spoken to police is asked to make contact as enquiries continue.
