Fatal car and lorry crash near Cannock prompts dashcam appeal

The incident happened on the A4601 at the junction with Wolverhampton Road and Saredon Road  between Wedges Mills and Laney Green on August 21 at about 11am.  Staffordshire Police said this crash involved a black-coloured Skoda and a Scania tipper truck. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 70s,  was taken to hospital  by ambulance, but passed  away in hospital two days later.

His next of kin has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.

A4601 Wolverhampton Road junction with Saredon Road near Cannock

The lorry driver remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their inquiries.

Witnesses who saw what happened or who may have relevant information or dashcam footage should contact officers on 101 quoting incident number 219 of August 21 or email the collision investigation unit directly via [email protected]