Motorcyclist killed in A49 crash at Dorrington
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a van in Dorrington this afternoon.
The fatal collision happened at around 12.30pm, the motorcycle and van had been involved in a significant collision.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
“The motorcyclist, a man, had sustained a serious head injury. Whilst crews and the doctor began to assess and treat the man, his condition worsened and he went into cardiac arrest.
“They quickly commenced advanced life support at the roadside but, despite resuscitation, the man’s condition quickly deteriorated and he went back into cardiac arrest. CPR and defibrillation continued in the helicopter en route to University Hospital North Staffordshire.
“Sadly despite the best efforts of ambulance crews, the MERIT doctor and hospital medics, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead shortly after arrival at hospital.
“The driver of the van, a man, sustained no serious injuries but was treated for the effects of shock. The man was taken by ambulance to Royal Shrewsbury hospital as a precaution.”
