A couple is appealing for witnesses after a lorry driver allegedly crashed into the side of their car on the M5 motorway and then fled the scene without stopping.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 28, near Junction 5 of the M5, close to Droitwich, as the vehicles were heading northbound towards Birmingham. The lorry struck a Kia Rio shortly before 2:00 PM, scraping down the side of the vehicle.
Paramedics attended the scene and treated a woman who was shaken by the collision. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed: "We were called to reports of a road traffic collision between junctions 5 and 4 of the M5 near Wychbold, Droitwich at 2.06pm on Tuesday and sent an ambulance to the scene. On arrival, crews found a car and a lorry had been involved in a collision. A woman was treated for injuries not believed to be serious but did not wish to go to hospital so was discharged at the scene."
The crash took place approximately 500 yards after Junction 5. Arzu Helalpara, 50, was the driver of the Kia Rio. Her husband told BirminghamLive: "She is a bit shaken, nothing major with her but she has some pain on her right-hand side because of the impact. We had emergency service by the paramedics, and went to the hospital on Wednesday. The car is damaged, a big possibility it will be written off."
He added: "We are urgently trying to find witnesses following a hit-and-run. The lorry collided with her car and then left the scene without stopping. Sadly, we were unable to get the registration number. If you were in the area, saw anything, or have dashcam footage that might help, please get in touch as soon as possible. Even the smallest detail could make a difference. We would really appreciate your help. Thank you."
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police stated: "A minor collision on the M5 was reported on Tuesday (28 April). The Highways Agency and ambulance service attended and it was assessed there was no requirement for police to attend. Anyone who is involved in a minor traffic collision where a traffic offence may have taken place, or minor injuries are caused, is urged to report this online within 24 hours or as soon as reasonably practical. In the event of an emergency where there is an immediate danger to life, always ring 999."
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting police log number 245 of April 28.
