Man dies in A38 crash following collision between lorry and pedestrian

The driver remained at the scene and is assisting police officers with enquiries following the fatal crash on Friday evening

14:01, 28 Jun 2025

The collision happened on the A38(Image: Google)

A man has died following a crash between a lorry and pedestrian on a major Midlands road.

The collision took place on the A38 [1] yesterday evening (June 27) between Clay Mills and the Branston junction in Burton, Staffordshire [2].

The man, aged in his 30s, died at the scene after emergency services were called there at 8.20pm.

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Meanwhile, the driver of the articulated lorry remained at the scene and is currently helping officers with enquiries.

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The A38 [5] was closed following the crash but reopened at 6.40am today (June 28).

Staffordshire [6] Police has appealed for anyone with information including those with dashcam footage to get in touch.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We are appealing for information after a man sadly died following a collision on the A38 yesterday evening.

"We were called at 8.20pm on Friday (27 June) to the A38 southbound near Shobnall Bridge following reports of a collision between Clay Mills and the Branston junction.

"A pedestrian and an articulated goods vehicle were involved.

"Sadly, a man in his 30s was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

"The man's next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.

"The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their inquiries.

"The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene and it was reopened at 6.40am today (Saturday 28 June).

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"We are appealing to anyone who saw what happened, who may have relevant dashcam footage or who saw the pedestrian prior to the collision, to contact us on 101 quoting incident number 832 of 27 June, or email collision investigators directly at [email protected]."

References

^ A38 (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
^ Staffordshire (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
^ Woman 'trapped' between car and telegraph pole in Kingswinford after 'inconsiderate parking' (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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^ A38 (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
^ Staffordshire (www.birminghammail.co.uk)