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Man killed in Rugeley crash named by police

A man killed in a crash between a car and a Land Rover has been named by police.

By Andrew Turton
Published Jul 5, 2019
Last updated Jul 8, 2019

Leslie Kirkham, aged 79, from Little Haywood, died in the crash in Rugeley.

He was a passenger in the car which collided with a 4x4 in Hednesford Road at around 10.25am on Thursday.

Mr Kirkham died at the scene.

Any witnesses to the crash are asked to call police on 101.

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