A woman in her 70s who was driving the car involved in the fatal Lidl crash in Wolverhampton has been released from hospital, West Midlands Police has confirmed. The force is now appealing for dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision.
The incident happened on Friday evening, October 23, shortly before 6pm on Finchfield Hill in Wolverhampton. A man in his 30s lost his life, and several other individuals sustained injuries. West Midlands Ambulance Service indicated that the female driver is believed to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel prior to the crash.
Driver discharged from hospital
West Midlands Police confirmed that the woman was discharged from hospital on Saturday, October 24. A force spokesperson stated that officers will be speaking with her in due course. Two other individuals remain in hospital with serious injuries following the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone who was travelling in the vicinity around the time of the collision to come forward. Drivers who may have spotted a blue Renault Zoe in the moments before the crash have been asked to make contact with police.
Police appeal for dashcam footage
Sergeant Chloe Collins, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) at West Midlands Police, said: "We are looking to speak to anyone who was driving in the area around Finchfield Hill between 5pm and 6pm yesterday."
"We want to understand what might have caused the collision and would especially like to see any dashcam footage which might show the car involved. If you remember seeing a blue Renault Zoe immediately before the collision, please do get in touch," she added.
A force representative stated: "Our enquiries are continuing after a man sadly died when a car crashed into a building in Wolverhampton."
Investigation continues
Officers from the SCIU are working to understand what happened in the lead-up to the collision. The force has asked anyone with information or images to call 101 or use Live Chat on their website, quoting log 4069 of 23 October. The team can also be contacted directly by emailing SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk.
A Lidl representative told BlackCountryLive that the store will remain closed until further notice. They commented: "We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Finchfield Hill store and our hearts go out to the man's family and loved ones, and all involved in this tragic event."
"We are doing everything we can to support our store team and assist West Midlands Police with their ongoing investigation. The store will remain closed until further notice," they added. Specially-trained officers are supporting the family of the man who died.
