Posted: Sat 24th Oct 2020

Local man charged with causing death by dangerous driving following collision outside Wrexham Maelor Hospital

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This article is old - Published: Saturday, Oct 24th, 2020

Police have said a local man has been charged with a range of offences following following the death of a serving staff nurse outside the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Shortly before 8:30pm on Thursday a collision occurred on Watery Road when a male pedestrian was struck by a Vauxhall Astra.

Staff from the hospital attended along with other emergency services however sadly the man died at the scene.

Local police have said this morning, “We can confirm that a 32 year old man from the Wrexham area has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst uninsured, causing death whilst disqualified and driving whilst over the prescribed limit.”

“He will appear in court this morning.”

Yesterday Chief Superintendent Alex Goss of North Wales Police said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the man’s family, friends, colleagues and all those affected, including the emergency services and health staff who were in attendance”.

“Our sincerest condolences go to them all at this incredibly difficult time and specially trained police family liaison officers are assisting them.”

“We are appealing for witnesses to the collision and anybody who may have been in or around the area of Watery Road and who may have seen the black-coloured Vauxhall Astra or who may have dash cam footage, is asked to contact North Wales Police as soon as possible.”

Gill Harris, Acting Chief Executive at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said yesterday: “We have tragically lost a valued and long-standing member of our team in Wrexham and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their family today. This is also a difficult time for their colleagues and friends and we will make sure they have all the support they need.”

Anybody who may have information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101 or via the live webchat quoting incident number Y156226.



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