Man dies after being hit by trailer while walking dog

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

A man died after being struck by a trailer while walking his dog on a village road near Ombersley.

A man died after being struck by a trailer while walking his dog on the pavement alongside the B4196 in Shrawley, near Ombersley. The collision occurred at around 10.50am on Saturday, October 10, when a vehicle towing a trailer passed from behind. The pedestrian struck his head against the rear nearside of the trailer, suffering a significant head injury.

He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

West Mercia Police are appealing for information about the incident. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle travelling along the B4196 in the Shrawley area around the time of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Richard Hood.

How it is being reported

• Man dies after being hit by passing trailer while walking dog on village roadShrawley man dies after trailer strikes him while walking his dog as West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.Worcester News · 20 Oct, 12:02
• Man dies after being hit by passing trailer while walking dog on village roadShrawley man dies after trailer strikes him while walking his dog as West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.Malvern Gazette · 20 Oct, 12:02

In this story: Shrawley · Ombersley · B4196 · Queen Elizabeth Hospital · Birmingham · West Mercia Police

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