POLICE investigating a fatal collision in Chester are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

At 6.55pm on Monday,September 30, four cars – a white Honda Civic, red BMW, black Ford KA and silver Vauxhall Zafira – were involved in a road traffic collision on the A550 Welsh Road in Ledsham.

Officers along with emergency services attended the scene and a road closure was put in place.

The passenger of the red BMW, an 80-year-old woman, was taken to Aintree Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries, but later sadly died.

The driver of the white Honda, a 32-year-old man, was taken to Aintree Hospital by ambulance with life-changing but not life-threatening injuries.

Sergeant Nick Rogers said: “While I want to hear from anyone who may have seen the collision take place and may have information, I would particularly like to speak to a witness who spoke to the driver of the Zafira within the first few minutes of the collision taking place.

"If this is you I would encourage you to come forward to help with our investigation.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 527274, or through the force’s website at www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries.

If you have dashcam footage, submit it by going to www.cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage.