Van driver killed in Coseley police car crash
A man has died following a crash with a police collision investigation car in Coseley today.
The man suffered serious injuries in the collision, which happened at 11am at the junction of Central Drive, Bridge Street and Martin Close.
Paramedics attended but sadly the man could not be saved and he died at the scene.
The police officer, who was driving a marked car, was carrying out routine enquiries and was not responding to an emergency incident. He is uninjured but shaken by the morning's events.
Inspector Paul Bennett, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: "The man's family has been informed of this morning's collision and will be supported by liaison officers at this difficult time.
"We have launched a full investigation and urge any witnesses to contact us as soon as possible."
The force Professional Standards Department has informed the IPCC, due to the involvement of a police vehicle in the collision.
Central Drive was closed between Eachus Road and Sangwin Road for around five hours whilst emergency services work at the scene and carried out urgent enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact Inspector Paul Bennett at the Regional Collision Investigation Unit on 101.
