Man dies after colliding with car in Quatford
A 24-year-old man has died in a road collision while walking in the village of Quatford, near Bridgnorth.
The man suffered multiple injuries after colliding with a car on the A442 in Quatford at around 5.25am on Saturday.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The man received emergency treatment, but unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
The collision involved a beige Volkswagen Bora which was travelling towards Bridgnorth.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "An investigation is underway into the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.
"We are anxious to hear from anyone who saw the collision or who spotted the pedestrian walking in Quatford prior to 5.30am on Saturday. Anyone with information which might assist the inquiry is asked to contact Bridgnorth police station as a matter of urgency by calling 0300 333 3000."
The man, who died at the scene, has yet to be formally identified. A post mortem is being arranged and an inquest will be opened in due course.
