Woman in her 70s dies in two-car crash near Uttoxeter

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage

Author: Vicky HainesPublished 24th Oct 2026

A woman in her 70s has died and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash involving two cars near Uttoxeter.

Staffordshire Police said it was called by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 11am on Friday 23rd October to reports of a crash on Uttoxeter Road, Netherland Green.

The crash involved a silver Vauxhall Corsa and a black Vauxhall Astra.

The woman was a passenger in the Corsa and died at the scene.

The driver of the Corsa, a man, was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the Astra was also taken to hospital with a suspected head injury.

Police said the woman's next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen the cars before the crash to get in touch.

They are also asking anyone with relevant dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage to come forward.

People can email officers directly at [email protected] , quoting incident number 277 of 23rd October.

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