A man in his 20s has died and a teenager is seriously injured following a collision on the eastbound M54 in Staffordshire, police confirmed on Friday morning. Emergency services were alerted after the injured teen was taken by ambulance from Smethwick to the hospital, where he remains with potentially life-threatening injuries.
Collision Location Revealed
West Mercia Police discovered a black Vauxhall Astra in woodland near the eastbound carriageway between junctions 3 and 2 within the Staffordshire border. The man was found inside the vehicle and later pronounced dead at the scene.
Ongoing Police Inquiry
Staffordshire Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The eastbound M54 remains closed as officers carry out forensic and collision inquiries.
Urgent Information Appeal
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Staffordshire Police via 101, live chat on their website, or email collision investigators at [email protected], quoting incident number 58 of 15 May. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Traffic Disruptions Expected
Drivers have been advised to use alternative routes while the carriageway remains closed due to the ongoing investigation.
