POLICE have confirmed a man has died following a crash on the M32 yesterday (October 6).

A second man, also in his 30s, sustained minor injuries and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by driving while over the prescribed limit of alcohol.

He remains in custody having been discharged from hospital.

Officers were called to a single-vehicle crash at 10.15am at the junction 1 exit slip road on Sunday (October 6), where a grey Citroen C4 left the northbound carriageway.

A man in his 30’s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family have been informed and are receiving support from a specially-trained family liaison officer.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We believe there were a number of motorists in the area at the time of the collision and we’d ask any witnesses, or drivers with dashcam, who have not yet contacted police to please call 101 or use the online form quoting reference number 5224263220.”

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224263220, or complete the online appeals form.