Man dies in car crash near Stockton

The crash happened on the A426 Rugby Road near Stockton.

The red Renault Clio left the road and came to a halt a short distance from the carriageway in a copse of trees.

The driver was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “A passing cyclist noticed a vehicle that was in dense trees and shrubbery off the A426, near Stockton.

“The cyclist immediately called the emergency services.

“Ambulance crews arrived and found a car that is believed to have left the road and been in a significant collision with trees.

“The car was not easily visible from the road.

“Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man found in the car, and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

The driver’s name will not be released until relatives have been informed and formal identification processes have been completed.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was travelling along the A426, in either direction, between 7.15am and 7.45am this morning who may have seen the car, which was travelling in the direction of Stockton away from Rugby.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Geoff Bell in the Major Investigation Unit, Roads on 415000, extension 3997.