Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision near Crewe

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision on the A500 near Crewe.

At 6.30pm on Saturday 15 February, police were called to reports of a serious collision on the A500 near Crewe.

Officers attended and found the collision involved a white Ford Kuga and a HGV.

The driver of the Ford, a 76-year-old man, and a passenger in the vehicle, a 63-year-old woman, both of the Stoke-On-Trent area, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who believes they have any dashcam footage of the incident.

Sergeant Russel Sime, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

"The A500 is a busy road and as part of our investigation, we are appealing for anyone who witnessed this collision to get in touch.

“The same goes for anyone who has any dashcam or CCTV footage that may help us determine how this incident occurred."

Anyone with any information in relation to the collision is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 2028192, or give the details via:

http://www.cheshire.police.co.uk/tell-us

Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on:

0800 555 111