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Former Aviva CEO David Barral Dies in Car Crash

10/16/2025

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Story summary
  • David Barral, former CEO of Aviva, died in a car crash on October 14, 2025 near Wetherby, West Yorkshire.
  • Barral's Aston Martin DBX SUV veered off the A58 Leeds Road.
  • The car collided with a tree and caught fire.
  • Barral was 63 years old.
  • Police are investigating the incident and seek witnesses, particularly those with dashcam footage.