POLICE have named a man who died in a road accident near Stowmarket last week as Robert Sparkes from Rattlesden.Mr Sparkes, 67, of Windyridge Road, was driving a white Vauxhall Corsa when it left the road and veered into a ditch on Felsham Road, Rattlesden, on Wednesday May 24.

POLICE have named a man who died in a road accident near Stowmarket last week as Robert Sparkes from Rattlesden.

Mr Sparkes, 67, of Windyridge Road, was driving a white Vauxhall Corsa when it left the road and veered into a ditch on Felsham Road, Rattlesden, on Wednesday May 24.

The accident happened at around 3.30pm.

Mr Sparkes was taken to West Suffolk Hospital but died three days later on Saturday May 27.

Any witnesses are being asked to contact Pc Paul stock at the Bury traffic unit on 01284 774100.