Pedestrian killed near Bridgnorth is named
Police this afternoon named the man killed in a road collision near Bridgnorth on Saturday, as 24-year-old Russell Nicholls from Quatford.
Mr Nicholls was on foot when involved in a collision with a car on the A442 in Quatford, shortly before 5.30am. He died at the scene and was formally identified earlier today.
A post mortem has been held and an inquest will be opened in due course.
Police have also renewed their appeal for witnesses. They want to hear from anyone who saw Mr Nicholls at the roadside or the car - a beige Volkswagen Bora travelling towards Bridgnorth - just prior to the collision.
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 a 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."
