Man dies after crashing Mercedes at Formby Pinewoods

A driver has died after his car crashed into trees and overgrowth.

Police were called just after 2.10pm on Sunday, August 27 following reports a ark blue coloured Mercedes A class had been involved in a crash at the entrance to the National Trust Woodland located off Victoria Road in Formby[1]. The car had struck trees and overgrowth just beyond the entrance hut at the site.

Emergency services managed to remove the 57-year-old man of the Mercedes from the car. He was taken to Southport[2] Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

There were no other vehicles involved or people injured in the crash. Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who has CCTV or dash camera footage which may have captured the 2022 model Mercedes A-class in the lead up to the incident.

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family at this devastating time. I would like to say, thank you to the people who helped at the scene of this collision and have assisted with this investigation so far.

“If anyone recalls a vehicle matching this description in the area at the time, that raised any concerns, please contact our officers. Similarly, any residents or people walking along Victoria Road that may have seen this vehicle or if there are any properties on the route that have CCTV that would have captured the build up to this incident, I would appreciate you getting in touch.

"Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant it may appear, could assist us in providing answers for the gentleman’s family”.

Merseyside Police's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit are contactable on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected][4], or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000808747. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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References

  1. ^ Formby (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
  2. ^ Southport (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
  3. ^ First picture of couple who died on flooded Queens Drive (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
  4. ^ [email protected] (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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