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Dead lorry driver named
9:52am Tuesday 13th May 2008
A LORRY driver killed on the A34 at the weekend has been named.
David Percival, 62, of Southampton, died when his articulated lorry toppled over after it hit a crash barrier while approaching the roundabout at junction 9 of the M40 at 5.30am on Sunday.
The A34 at Weston-on-the-Green was closed for more than eight hours.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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