Man killed after car crashes into tree on the Shropshire border
A man has died after his car crashed into a tree on the Shropshire border.
The crash happened at about 8.50pm last night on the A49 at New House, Tushingham, near Whitchurch, near where the road passes the Shropshire Union Canal, Llangollen Branch.
A rapid response vehicle from Whitchurch was sent to the scene and arrived within seven minutes of the call.
A green BMW 320 was travelling along the road when the car left the carriageway and collided with a tree.
The driver of the vehicle - a 32-year-old man sadly died at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed but formal identification has not yet taken place.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Although the incident was just into Cheshire, West Midlands Ambulance Service responded to it as the nearest ambulance resource.
"On arrival, the paramedic found a car that had suffered significant damage. Unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done to help the driver and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
"The paramedic stood down ambulance resources coming from North West Ambulance Service."
Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened or may have seen the car travelling in the area around that time to come forward.
Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 834 of 14 January. Information can also be left anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
