Police appeal to trace HGV driver following serious collision near Holmes Chapel

Officers investigating a serious collision near Holmes Chapel are appealing to the public to help identify a HGV driver believed to have stopped at the scene. 

At 5.29am on Tuesday 14 September, officers were called to Holmes Chapel Road following reports of a collision involving a silver Audi A3 and a red Peugeot 108.

The driver of the Peugeot car, a 62-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.

The occupants of the Audi fled the scene of the collision.

Two men, aged 30 and 33, have since been arrested in relation to the incident, they have both been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Now, as part of ongoing enquiries officers are appealing to the public to help identify a HGV driver who is believed to have stopped at the scene. 

Sergeant Jonathan Marsden said: “This was a serious collision which has left the victim with potentially life-changing injuries. 

“We have already completed a number of enquiries and as part of our ongoing investigation we are keen to hear from a HGV driver who is reported to have stopped at the scene and spoken to a number of people present.

“The man was reportedly driving a white heavy goods vehicle, possibly a Volvo.

“I would urge the driver, or anyone who thinks they know his identity, to get in touch – you are not in any trouble but we believe you may hold vital information.”

Any information can be reported to Cheshire Police by calling 101 quoting IML 1084615 or report it via www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report . 

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or report it via www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously  .