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Man killed in Audi crash as police seek to trace occupants from two other cars
@Source: birminghammail.co.uk
An 18-year-old man died in an Audi crash as police seek to trace occupants from two other cars.
West Mercia Police said the tragedy happened on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal, shortly before 11.15pm, last night.
Two 17-year-old males remain in a critical condition, while another 17-year-old sustained life-changing injuries, but is in a stable condition, police added.
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The force said the silver Audi A1 was travelling together with a red Vauxhall Corsa and a black VW Golf.
Police said these vehicles were not involved in any way in the collision, but officers are seeking to trace anyone who might have information.
In a statement, police said: "We’re appealing for witnesses following a collision near Shifnal last night where a man sadly died.
"The collision involved a silver Audi A1 and happened on Offoxey Road in Tong, near Shifnal, shortly before 11.15pm last night.
"One of the occupants of the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, sadly died at the scene.
"A further two occupants, both aged 17, sustained life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital, where they remain in a critical condition.
"A third occupant, also aged 17, sustained life-changing injuries but is in a stable condition."
Inspector Steph Arrowsmith, of the serious collision investigation unit, said: “This is an incredibly sad incident and first and foremost our thoughts remain with the family of the man who died, and those who are seriously injured.
“We’re asking for the public to help us understand what happened last night.
“We’d like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage of it.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen or have dashcam footage of the vehicle travelling on Wood Road or Boscobel Lane from Codsall towards Bishops Wood at around 11pm last night.
"The Audi A1 was travelling together with red Vauxhall Corsa and a black VW Golf. Although they were not involved in any way in the collision we’re hoping that this may help to jog people’s memories.”
Police said the families of those involved in the collision have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.
Anyone with information or has footage is asked to contact DC Rich Owen on 07814 773 916 or SCIUNorth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 554 of March 14.
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