Two drivers urged to come forward over crash that killed teenager
Two drivers are being sought by police investigating a crash that killed a 19-year-old man. Flelix Davies, from Whitchurch, died when a Ford Fiesta collided with a tree on the A530 outside Combermere Abbey at around 6.25pm on Easter Sunday (April 9).
Felix, the front passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene while three other passengers. an 18-year-old man, a 22-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman, were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.
The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man from Whitchurch[1], was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
As part of their investigation, officers are now appealing for the drivers of a black Nissan Juke-like car and a white box type van, who were seen on the A530 just before the collision, to come forward. It's believed they might have 'vital information' that'll help the investigation.
Inspector Steve Griffiths, of Cheshire Constabulary, said: “The A530 would have had been quite busy at this time and there would have been several drivers who may have seen something that could assist us in establishing the exact circumstances of the incident.
“As such, I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area and may have information that could assist us, to please get in touch. The same goes to anyone who has dashcam footage from the area in the moments before the collision.
“We’re particularly keen to speak to two drivers - the first driver is of a black vehicle, similar to the appearance of a Nissan Juke, that was travelling on the A530 just past the junction at Church Lane near Ash, Shropshire at around 6.20pm.
"The second driver we would like to speak to is the driver of a white box type van that was travelling on the A530, just passed Combermere Abbey just after 6.20pm towards Whitchurch.
"We believe that the occupants of these two vehicles may have vital information that could assist us as witnesses in our investigation and urge them to contact Cheshire Police.”
Anyone with any information or video footage which may aid the investigation is asked to contact Cheshire Police online[3] or on 101, quoting IML 1520280.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously via the website[4] or by calling 0800 555 111.
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References
- ^ Whitchurch (www.cheshire-live.co.uk)
- ^ Family's tribute to 'our darling Felix' after teenager killed in A530 crash (www.cheshire-live.co.uk)
- ^ online (www.cheshire.police.uk)
- ^ the website (crimestoppers-uk.org)
- ^ Sign up for CheshireLive email direct to your inbox here (data.reachplc.com)