BMW driver tragically killed in lorry crash as police launch appeal

A man has tragically died after a crash in Staffordshire. A grey BMW and a Renault lorry collided on the A515 in Kings Bromley, Lichfield.^[1]^[2]

Medics raced to the scene following the incident at around 7am this morning (July 17). But sadly, nothing could be done to save the driver of the BMW and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for a number of hours as emergency personnel worked at the location. And now police are appealing to anyone who may have CCTV of the crash which could help their investigations.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police ^[4] added that the driver of the lorry stayed at the scene and has been assisting officers with their enquiries. They said: “We are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision in Lichfield this morning (17 July).

“At 7am, we were called to the A515 in Kings Bromley after a grey BMW and a Renault lorry collided. Officers went to the scene with paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service ^[5] and colleagues from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“The road was closed for a number of hours whilst emergency services worked at the scene. The driver of the BMW, a man in his 30’s, was found with serious injuries. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.”

The man’s loved ones are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police continued: “The driver of the lorry stayed at the scene and has been helping us with our enquiries.

“We are keen to speak to anyone with any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area at the time or those with any information which could help collision investigators.

“Call us on 101, quoting incident 119 of 17 July, or message us using Live Chat on our website – www.staffordshire.police.uk ^[6]. You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing [email protected].”

References

^{^} Staffordshire. (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
^{^} Kings Bromley, Lichfield. (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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