A MAN has died in a crash on the M5 near Wychbold.
Officers were called to the A38 Rashwood junction shortly before 9pm last night (Thursday, May 7). The collision involved a lorry and a pedestrian.
West Midlands Ambulance were called to the scene and found a lorry had overturned on the Junction 5 roundabout.
An ambulance and a paramedic officer attended but unfortunately, nothing could be done to save the injured man and he was pronounced dead at the scene..
Formal identification is yet to take place, but officers believe they have identified the man and his next of kin has been informed.
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He is currently in custody helping police with enquiries.
The A38 Rashwood junction (Junction 5) is currently closed and is likely to remain closed until later this afternoon.
PC Rory Grint-Smith said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died following this collision.
“We are carrying out a full investigation to establish what has happened and would urge anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have information or dash cam footage to come forward.
“We are also keen to hear from anyone who saw a white MAN Tractor heavy goods vehicle with a green trailer in the area around the time of the collision to please get in touch.”
Anyone who can help should email police at: [email protected] or call officers on 101.
