Shropshire crash leaves driver dead and passenger in life-threatening condition

Two cars collided on the B4499 near Minsterley yesterday afternoon

West Mercia Police car
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 18th Nov 2023
Last updated 18th Nov 2023

A driver has died and a passenger is in a life threatening condition after a crash in Shropshire.

West Mercia Police say a car lost control on a country road near Minsterley and collided with another yesterday afternoon (Friday 17th November).

Officers are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage as their investigation continues.

West Mercia Police statement

We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed or have dashcam footage of a fatal collision that happened around 3.45pm yesterday afternoon (17 November).

The collision happened on the B4499 near to Minsterley in Shropshire, immediately adjacent to Park Farm, involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa and a black Land Rover Freelander.

The Corsa was travelling along the B4499 towards Westbury when it appears the driver lost control and the car collided with the oncoming Freelander.

The passenger of the Corsa was airlifted to the Royal Stoke hospital with life threatening injuries and sadly the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

If you witnessed the collision or could share dashcam footage, please contact PC Fearn by email simon.fearn@westmercia.police.uk or by calling 07870 150926.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers.

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