Man dies in Worcester road crash

Police are appealing for witnesses, after a fatal collision on Pershore Lane in Worcester yesterday (Monday 29 April).

It happened at around 10.25pm and involved a yellow Volkswagen Golf and a silver Honda Civic.

A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and being unfit through drink or drugs.

Three men in their 20s and a man in his 30s were taken to hospital, with potentially serious injuries

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage, is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit South by emailing sciusouth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 00511_I_29042024.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by clicking here

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