Woman dies after crash in Shropshire

The passenger from the Mercedes, a woman in her 90s, was pronounced dead at the scene

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 16th Jun 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses, after a fatal collision on the A442 yesterday afternoon (15 June).

The force were called at around 3:20pm, to reports of a white Ford Transit van colliding with a silver Mercedes C220.

The passenger of the Mercedes, a woman in her 90s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have since confirmed, a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving whilst being impaired.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and more information.

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