Overview of the incident
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Flintshire. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, October 11, on the eastbound carriageway of the A55 near Halkyn, at junction 32. The crash involved a single vehicle, a Ford Ranger pick-up. Emergency services attended the scene, but the male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Response from authorities
North Wales Police confirmed the fatality and stated that officers from the forensic collision investigation unit were deployed to carry out initial enquiries. Detective Sergeant Katie Davies, who leads the serious collision investigation unit, offered condolences to the family and said a specially trained family liaison officer would support them during this difficult time. The investigation is ongoing as officers seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Investigation and public appeal
Detective Sergeant Davies urged anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who was travelling along the A55 near Halkyn in the early hours and has dash cam footage to come forward. Police are appealing for information to help piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal incident. Information can be shared via webchat or by calling 101, quoting the reference number 25000835732.
Impact on the area and traffic management
To facilitate the investigation, the road was closed while investigators from the forensic collision investigation unit carried out initial enquiries. The A55 reopened later on Saturday morning at around 8:30am, allowing normal traffic flow to resume. Motorists are reminded to always drive with caution and to report any information that could assist the inquiry.
Context and what comes next
Fatal road traffic collisions have a lasting impact on families and communities. Police investigations focus on understanding how the crash occurred and whether any factors such as weather, speed, or vehicle condition contributed to the incident. As the inquiry progresses, further updates will be provided by North Wales Police.
Key takeaways
- Single-vehicle crash on the eastbound A55 near Halkyn, junction 32.
- Driver of a Ford Ranger died at the scene; no other injuries reported at that time.
- Forensic collision investigation unit is leading the inquiry.
- Police urge witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.
- A55 reopened around 8:30am on Saturday.
If you have information related to this incident, please contact North Wales Police via webchat or by calling 101 and quote reference 25000835732.
