Tragic Outcome Following Shrewsbury Road Incident
An elderly man has tragically died following a serious collision with a car on a main road in Shrewsbury. The incident, which occurred on Whitchurch Road, has prompted a renewed appeal for information from local police.
Details of the Collision
The collision took place at approximately 12:30 pm on Saturday, November 22. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 80s, was involved in an incident with a black Audi TT travelling on the Shrewsbury-bound carriageway.
Emergency services attended the scene, and the man was airlifted to hospital after sustaining what were described as serious, potentially life-threatening and life-changing injuries.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
In a sombre update issued on Sunday, November 23, West Mercia Police confirmed the man had passed away. Police inquiries are ongoing.
PC Steve Wootton is leading the investigation and has made a direct appeal to the public. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this collision, he stated yesterday. The police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact PC Steve Wootton directly on 01905 973369 or via email at stephen.wootton@westmercia.police.uk.
