Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Knutsford, which took the life of a Macclesfield resident.

The incident, which occurred at the weekend, saw an adult male lose his life.

In a statement Macclesfield Local Policing Unit said: At 8.28pm on Saturday 15 April a green Jaguar Sovereign car and a blue Scania horsebox were in a collision on the Mobberley Road, Knutsford near the social club."

"The driver of the car, a 39-year-old man from Macclesfield, sadly died at the scene. Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by police.

"The driver of the horsebox, and the horse were uninjured.

"Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision as well as any dashcam footage that may assist in the investigation.

"Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal/ quoting IML1524858."

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