A 77-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a tragic collision that claimed the life of a young woman in her twenties. The fatal incident occurred on the A534 Spark Lane in the quiet village of Arclid, near Stoke-on-Trent, at approximately 9am on Saturday morning.
Details of the Collision
Emergency services were urgently dispatched to the scene after reports of a serious crash involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers discovered a blue Fiat 500 and a white Land Rover Defender, identified in some reports as a Range Rover, had been involved in a devastating collision.
Tragically, the driver of the Fiat 500, a 29-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency responders. Her next of kin have been informed and are currently receiving support from specialist police officers during this profoundly difficult time.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The driver of the Land Rover, a 77-year-old man, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Detective Sergeant Iain Condliffe of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit stated: "We are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the full circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. As part of our ongoing enquiries, we are particularly keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet come forward to speak with police."
Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Authorities are making a direct appeal to the public for assistance with their investigation. Police are seeking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or events leading up to it on the A534 Spark Lane near the junction with Moorhouse Lane.
Detective Sergeant Condliffe emphasised: "The same appeal extends to anyone who may possess relevant dashcam footage or CCTV recordings that could shed light on what transpired. Any piece of information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could prove crucial to our investigation."
Members of the public with information are encouraged to contact Cheshire Police directly by calling 101 or visiting their official website, quoting reference number IML-2266170. The investigation remains active and ongoing as police work to establish the precise sequence of events that led to this fatal collision in the typically peaceful village setting.
