Nikolaj Stepanov dies in fatal A41 car crash
Nikolaj Stepanov dies in fatal A41 car crash
Fatal A41 car crash death of Nikolaj Stepanov – Obituary.
A tragic incident on the A41 near Tong has claimed the life of Nikolaj Stepanov, a 23-year-old man from Wolverhampton. Mr. Stepanov was driving his Seat Arona when he lost control of the vehicle, struck a tree, and caught fire around 1:10 a.m. on August 4, 2024. Emergency services arrived quickly, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The assistant coroner, Heath Westerman, reported during the opening of the inquest that Mr. Stepanov, who was originally from Vilnius, Lithuania, was identified by dental records at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The inquest was formally adjourned until January 30 for further examination.
Tributes, including flowers and candles, have been left at the crash site located between Lizard Mill Farm Junction and Pickmere Roundabout, where the road intersects with the A5. West Mercia Police are actively seeking witnesses to the collision, confirming that no other vehicles were involved and that Mr. Stepanov was alone in the car at the time of the accident.
The tree that was damaged during the incident has since been cut down. Authorities urge anyone with information or dash-cam footage of the crash to contact PC Neil Evans at West Mercia Police.
Nikolaj Stepanov dies in fatal A41 car crash Fatal A41 car crash death of Nikolaj Stepanov – Obituary. A tragic incident on the A41 near Tong has claimed the life of Nikolaj Stepanov, a 23-year-old man from Wolverhampton. Mr. Stepanov was driving his Seat Arona when he lost control of the vehicle, struck a tree,…
Nikolaj Stepanov dies in fatal A41 car crash Fatal A41 car crash death of Nikolaj Stepanov – Obituary. A tragic incident on the A41 near Tong has claimed the life of Nikolaj Stepanov, a 23-year-old man from Wolverhampton. Mr. Stepanov was driving his Seat Arona when he lost control of the vehicle, struck a tree,…