Pensioner dies after 'crashing into wall' in South Staffordshire as police appeal for witnesses

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 80s died following a crash in South Staffordshire.

The fatal collision took place on the A460 in Featherstone, near to junction one of the M54, at around 6am on Sunday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the scene following reports that a car had crashed into a wall.

Upon arrival, paramedics discovered a man in his 80s who was the driver of a red Kia Picanto.

A spokesman for the service said: "Ambulance were staff were told the man had suffered a suspected medical incident prior to the collision.

"Following treatment at the scene he was then transported to New Cross Hospital."

Staffordshire Police said the man later died in hospital.

The force has urged anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area or those with information to get in touch.

People who think they can help should contact Staffordshire Police via Live Chat on its website or call 101, quoting incident 156 of April 7.

Alternatively, get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing [email protected]

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