Police investigating fatal road-traffic collision at Tipner Lane

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 40-year-old man died following a serious road-traffic collision on the M275, near Tipner Lane.

Officers were called to a serious road-traffic collision on the Wednesday (15th July) morning  on the M275, approaching the Tipner roundabout.

Despite the best efforts of the ambulance crew, a 40-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The passenger of the vehicle, a 23-year-old man, was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital and treated for minor injuries.  

Police are now investigating the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to speak to anyone with information. 

Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw the vehicle in the run up to the collision? Do you have dash-cam footage? Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 and quote the reference 44200261950.

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