West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a 61-year-old man died in a collision this morning.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A451 in Stourport-on-Severn this morning.

“The collision happened at just before 8am this morning (Tuesday 23 May) on Minster Road in Stourport-on-Severn and involved a Blue Jeep Grand Cherokee.

“The vehicle was travelling towards Stourport-on-Severn when it left the road.

“Sadly, the driver of the car, a man aged 61-years-old, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Chris Woolman on 101 extension 7733404 or by email chris.woolman@westmercia.police.uk

“Alternatively information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service added:

“On arrival, crews discovered one car had been involved in a collision and the driver, a man, was in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life-support but unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, it soon became apparent that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”