A woman in her 50s tragically died in a horror multi-vehicle crash on a motorway last night. The incident occurred on the northbound carriageway of the M40 between Junction 11 and Junction 12, involving five cars and a Peugeot boxer van just before 7.15pm on Saturday. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene where the woman, a passenger in one of the vehicles, sustained fatal injuries.
The driver of the Peugeot van is reported to have fled the scene on foot, prompting a police manhunt. Authorities are seeking a 23-year-old man named Akashdeep Singh, who may have connections to Oldbury, in connection with the crash. An appeal has been launched to locate Singh, as police believe he may have vital information regarding the collision.
In a statement, police stated, “Have you seen Akashdeep Singh or do you know where he is? We would like to talk to the 23-year-old as we believe he may have information about a collision that took place on the M40 motorway shortly before 7.15pm on Saturday evening, September 28.” The collision resulted in the unfortunate death of the woman in her 50s, with her next of kin notified and specialist officers providing support to the bereaved family.
Investigators are actively pursuing leads to locate Singh, also known as Akash, who has ties to the West Midlands, specifically the Oldbury area. Dashcam footage from the incident, as well as information from witnesses, is being sought by authorities to assist in their inquiries. Members of the public are urged to come forward with any relevant information that could aid the investigation.
Those who can provide details on Akashdeep Singh’s whereabouts or have footage of the collision are encouraged to reach out to the authorities, quoting incident number 303 of 28 September. The investigation into the tragic crash continues, with the focus on tracing the individual sought by the police to shed light on the circumstances of the incident and bring closure to the victim’s family.