Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision near Middlewich
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Officers investigating a fatal collision near Middlewich are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Shortly after 4.45am on Thursday 18 January, police were called to reports of a collision on the A54 Middlewich Road, close to the junction with Birch Lane.
The incident involved a White Ford Focus and two HGVs.
Emergency services attended but the driver of the Ford Focus, a 37-year-old man from Winsford, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and officers are urging witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant Andrew Dennison, of the Serious and Complex Collision Investigation Unit, said:
“This collision occurred during the early hours of the morning, but we’re keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed what happened.
“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage of the incident.
“Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML-1737007.”