An elderly driver suffered serious injuries following a head-on collision in Herefordshire. Emergency services were called to a crash involving two vehicles travelling in opposite directions on the A49 at around 5.05pm on Friday, January 10.
West Mercia Police said two vehicle, a Silver 4×4 Suzuki and a grey Ssangyong pickup, were heading in opposite directions on the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. The cars collided and one driver, a man in his 80s, was left with serious and life-changing injuries.
He remains in hospital, the force said. The driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries at the scene and no one else was injured in the crash.
Police are now appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the crash. They are also keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage.
West Mercia Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Harewood End on Friday (10 January). At around 5.05pm two vehicles, a Silver 4×4 Suzuki and a grey Ssangyong pickup, were travelling in opposite directions along the A49 between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.
“The cars collided, leaving one driver – a man in his 80’s – with serious and potentially life-changing injuries. He was taken to hospital where he remains. The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries. No one else was injured.
“Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the collision, or in the moments before, is asked to contact PC Tom Milton. You can email him at tom.milton@westmercia.police.uk.”