Alderley man critically ill after collision

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A 22 year old man from Alderley Edge is critically ill in hospital following a serious collision on Knutsford Road.

Cheshire Police and and emergency services attended the serious road traffic collision on the A537, Knutsford Road in Chelford at 4.06pm on Wednesday, 15th June.

A Red VW Golf car driven by a male from Alderley Edge and a Mercedes Sprinter Van driven by a 37 year old male from Altrincham were involved in the collision close to the junction with Pepper Street.

At the time of the collision the VW Golf was travelling southbound along the A537 Knutsford Road, from the direction of Knutsford towards Chelford when it collided head on with the Mercedes Sprinter van that was travelling northbound towards Knutsford.

As a result of the collision the driver of the VW Golf received serious head injuries and was was taken to Macclesfield General Hospital for emergency treatment. His condition is described as critical.

The driver of the mercedes sprinter van received minor cuts and bruising.

Eastern CID Roads Policing Unit are currently seeking witnesses to the collision and are particularly interested to hear from anybody that may have seen either vehicle prior to the collision taking place.

If you can help, please make contact with Sgt I Holley at Wilmslow CID on 01244613641 or 0845 4580000.

Update: Unfortunately we have just been informed that the man's condition has deteriorated and is now described as "critical poorly."

Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured man and his family at this very difficult time.

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Melanie Connor
Thursday 16th June 2011 at 11:14 am
Thoughts are with injured man and his family and friends. I was diverted off the road at 5.20pm and hoped it was just flooding, but sadly no.
Lisa Reeves
Tuesday 21st June 2011 at 4:19 pm
We have been informed by Cheshire Police that the 22 year old man from Alderley Edge remains poorly but he is stable.
Jo Stringfellow
Wednesday 22nd June 2011 at 4:02 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with his loving family x Jo Jodie and Jack xxx