Man killed on A4 is named

The man who was killed on the A4 Bath Road last week has been named as Edward Watts.

The 26-year-old died just yards from Laurel Cottage, his grandmother's Bed and Breakfast hotel, after being hit by a Jeep near the Knowl Hill petrol station.

Mystery surrounds what happened during the crash and Mr Watts was declared dead at the scene after the incident at 6.45pm on Tuesday, February 5.

The driver has not faced any charges and the case has been referred to the Berkshire coroner by police.

Floral tributes from friends and family now mark the spot where the young man lost his life.
Berkshire coroner Peter Bedford has opened and adjourned an inquest in Mr Watts' death.

Anyone with any information on the collision, which involved a blue Jeep Cherokee, is asked to contact Sgt James Upton on 0845 8 505 505, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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