Did you see a collision near Pershore this morning (Friday 26 August)?
The incident on Eckington Road around 4am led to the death of a 33-year-old man from Worcester.
A silver BMW and a red Vauxhall Astra collided on the bridge and the BMW fell into the River Avon.
Officers attended alongside West Midlands Ambulance Service and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue.
A man was recovered from the water but sadly died at the scene.
His next-of-kin have been informed and specially-trained officers are offering his family our full support.
Another man, a 38-year-old, climbed out of the water and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving.
He remains in custody.
He and another man, who was travelling in the Astra, suffered minor injuries.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured it on dash cam is asked to please get in touch.
Visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/quoting incident 113 of 26 August.
