Driver dies in M5 collision, police seek dashcam footage
Incident under investigation by Serious Collision Investigation Unit
Last updated 7th Oct 2026
A 39-year-old driver has died following a collision involving a car and a lorry on the M5 northbound carriageway between junctions 3 and 4.
Emergency services were called to the scene at just after 9.40pm on 6th October, where paramedics worked to save the man’s life, but he was pronounced dead shortly after.
The family of the deceased has been informed and is receiving support during this devastating time.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is currently examining the incident to determine the precise circumstances leading to the collision.
The driver of the lorry involved is cooperating with inquiries.
Officers have closed the carriageway for several hours for forensic examination, reopening it around 8am.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity at the time of the incident and may have dashcam footage to come forward.
Information can be provided to West Midlands Police on 101 or via their Live Chat and email services, quoting reference number 5590 of 6 October.