West Midlands Police has confirmed that the woman driver involved in the fatal car crash into a Lidl store in Wolverhampton has been released from hospital. The woman, in her 70s, will be spoken to by officers in due course as the investigation continues.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 23, just before 6pm on Finchfield Hill in Wolverhampton. A man in his 30s tragically died at the scene, and multiple other people were injured. West Midlands Ambulance Service said it is thought the driver suffered a medical incident at the time of the crash.
Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
Sergeant Chloe Collins, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) at West Midlands Police, said: "We are looking to speak to anyone who was driving in the area around Finchfield Hill between 5pm and 6pm yesterday."
"We want to understand what might have caused the collision and would especially like to see any dashcam footage which might show the car involved. If you remember seeing a blue Renault Zoe immediately before the collision, please do get in touch."
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw the blue Renault Zoe immediately before the crash. Officers have asked anyone with information or images to call 101 or use Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, quoting log 4069 of 23 October. They can also email SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk.
Two people remain in hospital
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police confirmed that two people remain in hospital with serious injuries following the crash. Specially-trained officers are supporting the family of the man who died.
"Our enquiries are continuing after a man sadly died when a car crashed into a building in Wolverhampton," the spokesperson said. "Since yesterday evening's incident in Finchfield Hill, our officers have worked alongside Fire and Ambulance Service colleagues to make the area safe and speak to witnesses."
"The driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, has been released from hospital and will be spoken to in due course. Two people remain in hospital with serious injuries and specially-trained officers are supporting the family of the man who died."
Lidl store remains closed
A spokesperson for Lidl told BlackCountryLive that the store will remain closed until further notice. "We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Finchfield Hill store and our hearts go out to the man's family and loved ones, and all involved in this tragic event," they said.
"We are doing everything we can to support our store team and assist West Midlands Police with their ongoing investigation. The store will remain closed until further notice."
Police are urging any drivers who were in the area between 5pm and 6pm on Friday to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit continues to work to understand the circumstances leading up to the collision.
