Appeal for witnesses and footage following fatal collision in Chester

Officers are appealing for information and footage following a fatal collision in Chester.

At around 10.50am today, Friday 5th December, police were called to reports of a collision on the A540 Parkgate Road in Mollington, Chester.

The incident involved a HGV and a pedestrian. Sadly, the pedestrian, a 26-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this time.

The driver of the HGV is assisting officers with their enquiries.

The road was closed but has since reopened.

Sergeant Amy Hollis said:

“We have launched an investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding this incident and as such, we are now appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened and has not already spoken to police to get in touch with us.

“The same goes for anyone with any dashcam footage which could assist us."

Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via: 

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...quoting IML-2227493