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Man Dies as Vehicle Hits Tree in Ellesmere

By Shropshire Live1 January 2011
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A 23-year-old man has died in Shropshire following a collision in Ellesmere.

Man Dies as Vehicle Hits Tree in Ellesmere

A single vehicle left the road and collided with a tree on the A495 in Ellesmere at around 2am this morning.

The man was extricated by Fire Service Personnel from the vehicle. A Senior Paramedic Officer and an ambulance crew from West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the collision.

The driver, was confirmed dead at the scene.

Police are asking for anyone who may witnessed the collision or seen a Blue Ford Ranger in the area around the time of the incident to contact them on 0300 333 3000. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

  • A495
  • Ellesmere
  • West Midlands Ambulance Service
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