M5 ‘hit-and-run’ crash as lorry hit car then fled the scene

A couple are appealing for witnesses after a lorry driver is said to have crashed into the side of a car and then driven off without stopping

16:52, 01 May 2026

A lorry struck a Kia Rio car on the M5 near Junction 5 but the driver did not stop leaving the woman driver 'shaken' and her car a possible write off

A car was hit by a lorry on the M5 but then left the scene and did not give any details.

The collision took place near Junction 5 of the motorway, near Droitwich, heading northbound towards Birmingham[1], on Tuesday (April 28).

The lorry struck the Kia Rio shortly before 2pm, scarping down the side of the car.

Paramedics attended the scene with a woman shaken by the crash.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service[3] said: "We were called to reports of a road traffic collision between junctions 5 and 4 of the M5 near Wychbold, Droitwich at 2.06pm on Tuesday and sent an ambulance to the scene.

"On arrival, crews found a car and a lorry had been involved in a collision.

"A woman was treated for injuries not believed to be serious but did not wish to go to hospital so was discharged at the scene."

A second view of the damage caused by a lorry to the Kia Rio car on the M5 motorway near Junction 5

The crash took place around 500 yards after Junction 5.

Arzu Helalpara, 50, was involved in the crash and her husband told BirminghamLive: "She is a bit shaken, nothing major with her but she has some pain on her righthand side because of the impact.

"We had emergency service by the paramedics, and went to the hospital on Wednesday.

"The car is damaged, a big possibility it will be written off.

"We are urgently trying to find witnesses following a hit-and-run.

"The lorry collided with her car and then left the scene without stopping. Sadly, we were unable to get the registration number.

"If you were in the area, saw anything, or have dashcam footage that might help, please get in touch as soon as possible. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.

"We would really appreciate your help.

Thank you."

A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police[5] said: "A minor collision on the M5 was reported on Tuesday (28 April).

"The Highways Agency and ambulance service attended and it was assessed there was no requirement for police to attend.

"Anyone who is involved in a minor traffic collision where a traffic offence may have taken place, or minor injuries are caused, is urged to report this online within 24 hours or as soon as reasonably practical.

In the event of an emergency where there is an immediate danger to life, always ring 999."

Anyone with any information is urged to call 101, quoting police log number 245 of April 28.

References

1. ^ Birmingham (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ Dog thrown through car window in horror crash as couple appeal for witnesses (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
3. ^ West Midlands Ambulance Service (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
4. ^ Revived 'Brumderground' system pledge comes under fire but backers say 'it's time' (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
5. ^ West Mercia Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)