Man dies after car hits building in South Staffordshire - police launch appeal
A man in his 60s has died after a car hit a parked vehicle and a building in South Staffordshire.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10pm yesterday (March 24) to Blakeley Heath Drive, Wombourne, and sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Wombourne.
"We were called at 9.55pm yesterday to Blakeley Heath Drive, following reports of a collision involving a black Renault and a parked silver Ford.
"Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service.
"Despite the efforts of the emergency services, sadly, the driver of the Renault, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin is being supported by specialist officers and the coroner has been notified.
"We are appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time to contact us.
"Call 101, quoting incident 861 of March 24, or use Live Chat on our website. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, a man was found in a critical condition, and crews began administering advanced life support. Sadly, despite best efforts, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
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