A car driver died following a crash on a dual carriageway.

Police are investigating a fatal crash on the A1081 London Colney bypass.

The crash involved a blue Ford Focus and a lorry at around 1.30pm on Friday November 8.

A man, the driver of the Ford, died at the scene.

The road was shut in both directions for hours between the Bell Lane roundabout and London Colney roundabout while police carried out initial investigation work.

Traffic was diverted along London Colney High Street.

Inspector Rebecca Rowley-Smith, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire road policing unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the driver’s family and friends as we continue to investigate the circumstances of this collision.

"If you witnessed the collision or if you saw the vehicles in the lead up to the incident, please get in touch."

Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 101 quoting ISR 364 of November 8 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.