The A449 claims another life (From Worcester News)

The A449 claims another life

11:38am Friday 7th March 2008 in News By Lucy Tatchell

A MAN has died after he was involved in a collision with two vehicles in Worcestershire last night.

The man was leaving China City restaurant on foot and heading towards Ombersley village.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the A449 at Ombersley near the Reindeer Inn just after midnight today.

Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an incident support officer were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "When crews arrived they found a man in the road with very serious injuries.

"Crews immediately started assessment and treatment but unfortunately it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

"Crews checked out the condition of two drivers who were at the location; both were shaken but otherwise unhurt.

"The matter has now been left with the police."

The vehicles involved were a blue Rover 620 Sli and a black Mitsubishi pick-up truck.

Police are investigating the incident and Worcestershire Coroner Geraint Williams has been informed. A post mortem is likely to take place on Monday, March 10.

Anyone with information on the collision is urged to call police officers on 08457 444 888, quoting 5-s-0703078, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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