Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following a serious collision on the A50 eastbound in Uttoxeter, which left a woman with severe injuries.
The incident, which involved a truck and a pedestrian, occurred near McDonald’s at around 7:30 am on Monday, uk/news/uk/March" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="March" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="177302">March 3. Emergency services, including the Midlands Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene, and the eastbound carriageway was shut down for several hours.
Victim Suffers Severe Injuries
The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, sustained serious injuries to her legs, head, and shoulder and was transported to Royal Stoke University Hospital for treatment. Police have confirmed that while her injuries are significant, they are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
Lorry Driver Assisting Police Investigation
Staffordshire Police confirmed that the lorry driver remained at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators. No arrests have been made.
A police spokesperson said:
“We are appealing for information following a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry in Uttoxeter. Anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from the area around the time of the incident is urged to contact us.”
Road Closures and Emergency Response
The A50 eastbound remained closed for several hours as police conducted accident investigations, with traffic diversions in place. The road was reopened at around 12:25 pm.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said:
“We were called to reports of a collision between a HGV and a pedestrian. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene. The patient was given emergency treatment before being taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam footage from the area at the time to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information can contact Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident reference 3086 of March 2.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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