Overview

• The crash occurred at about 1:40am on July 20 when a black Vauxhall Astra struck a wall on Hill Road in Eccleston, Chester.
• Both occupants died—the driver, a 25-year-old man from Smallwood, was pronounced dead at the scene and a 47-year-old passenger from Rossett later died in hospital.
• Investigators have asked anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting reference IML 2137070 or submit details online.
• Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed two engines alongside police and paramedics to attend the scene.
• No arrests have been made and trained officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are providing support to the victims’ next of kin.