Man Dies in Fatal A500 Collision Involving Jaguar and Lorry in Staffordshire
A man has tragically lost his life in a serious road traffic collision on the A500 in the Midlands region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026, and involved a grey Jaguar car and a white MAN lorry.
Police Response and Road Closures
Staffordshire Police were called to the scene at approximately 4:35 AM following reports of the collision near junction 16 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The driver of the Jaguar, a man, was pronounced dead at the location. Specialist officers are currently providing support to his family during this difficult time.
The A500 was completely closed in both directions immediately after the tragedy to allow emergency services and collision investigators to work safely. The northbound stretch of the road was reopened around 9:00 AM on the same day. However, the southbound carriageway remains shut as police continue their detailed investigative work at the scene.
Appeal for Witnesses and Information
Staffordshire Police have issued a public appeal for witnesses who may have seen the collision or have any relevant information. Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was travelling in the area around the time of the incident and may have dashcam footage that could assist investigators.
A police spokesperson stated: "We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or dashcam footage which could help collision investigators."
Members of the public with information are encouraged to contact the police using the following methods:
- Call 101 and quote incident number 124 of February 14
- Use the Live Chat feature on the Staffordshire Police website
- Email collision investigators directly at ciu@staffordshire.police.uk
The investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is ongoing, with officers working diligently to determine the cause of this fatal accident on one of the region's major roadways.
