Witness appeal after man from Northwich dies in crash

Police were called the A556 in Knutsford yesterday afternoon.

Police were called the A556 in Knutsford yesterday afternoon.
Author: Dan DaviesPublished 5th Mar 2021

Cheshire Police are appealing for more information following a fatal collision in Knutsford.

Just before 3.30pm on Thursday 4 March police were called to A556 in Plumley following reports of a collision involving a black Vauxhall Corsa and a silver Mercedes.

The driver of the black Vauxhall Corsa, a 44-year-old man from Northwich, died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 31-year-old man, was taken to hospital for minor injuries.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have any dashcam footage of the vehicles before the incident to come forward.

Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 quoting IML 903987 or report it via the Cheshire Police website.

Alternatively anyone with information can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers website.

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