Driver believed to have suffered medical episode before fatal Wolverhampton Lidl crash
A man died when the car hit the store on Finchfield Hill
The driver of a car that crashed into a Lidl store in Wolverhampton, where a man died, is believed to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel, according to the ambulance service.
The man was confirmed dead at the scene after the crash on Finchfield Hill on Friday 23rd October.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called shortly before 6pm.
Police are working to understand what caused the crash.
The driver
Police said the driver, a woman in her 70s, has been released from hospital and will be spoken to in due course.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "Thirdly a woman who was the driver of the car, who is believed to have suffered a medical incident while at the wheel, received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further assessment."
What the ambulance service found
The ambulance service said it sent five ambulances, three paramedic officers, its Hazardous Area Response Team, its Critical Care Car and the Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance.
It said crews found eight patients.
A man who was inside the building was in a critical condition and received advanced life support.
The ambulance service said it became clear nothing more could be done to save him, and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
A woman from the building was in a serious condition. She was treated at the scene and taken to hospital.
A man from inside the building had injuries not believed to be serious. He was treated and taken to hospital for assessment.
Four other patients had injuries not believed to be serious. The ambulance service said they were given self-care advice and discharged at the scene.
Police investigation
Police said officers have worked with fire and ambulance crews to make the area safe and speak to witnesses.
They said two people remain in hospital with serious injuries.
They said specially trained officers are supporting the family of the man who died.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are working to understand what led up to the crash.
Appeal for witnesses
Sergeant Chloe Collins, from the unit, said: "We are looking to speak to anyone who was driving in the area around Finchfield Hill between 5pm and 6pm yesterday.
"We want to understand what might have caused the collision and would especially like to see any dashcam footage which might show the car involved.
"If you remember seeing a blue Renault Zoe immediately before the collision, please do get in touch."
Anyone with information or images that could help is asked to call 101 or use Live Chat on the force's website, quoting log 4069 of 23rd October.
People can also contact the team directly by emailing [email protected] .