Royal Navy chief petty officer died in M275 crash

Chief Petty Officer Keith Ross from Lee-on-the-Solent died following a collision on the M275 last week near the park and ride junction at Tipner.

A passenger in the Vauxhall Astra with Mr Ross, a 23-year-old from Derbyshire, sustained minor injuries, Hampshire police confirmed.

A police spokesman said: ‘We were called at 9.41am on Wednesday, July 15, to reports of a collision on the M275, approaching the Tipner roundabout in Portsmouth.

‘A member of the Royal Navy, Chief Petty Officer Keith Ross, 40, of Lee-on-the-Solent, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

‘Officers investigating the exact cause of the collision continue to appeal for any information, dash cam footage, or CCTV that may assist in our investigation.

‘Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 and quote the reference 44200261950.’

Police closed all lanes northbound on the motorway stretch for around three hours. Lanes two and three reopened just before 1pm.

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