Collision leaves a man dead (From Warrington Guardian)

Collision leaves a man dead

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two people from Bunbury, near Tarporley, were involved in a road traffic collision in which a 29-year-old man died.

The incident happened at 12.25am on Saturday at the junction of the A51 with the A49 at the Red Fox traffic lights.

A white Ford Fiesta van driven by a 29-year-old man from Derbyshire collided with a blue BMW driven by a 41-year-old from Bunbury.

The driver of a white Ford Fiesta van died at the scene.

The female passenger of the BMW received a broken wrist and the driver was uninjured.

The road was closed until 5.45am.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and are keen to hear from anybody who may have witnessed the collision itself or may have information that could assist the collision investigator."

Anyone with information about the incident should call Con Andy Wedgewood on 01244 350000.