Shropshire motorists warned after attempted 'crash for cash' collisions reported on 'A' roads
Police have warned motorists in Shropshire after an attempted 'crash for cash' collision was reported on the A41 in Newport.
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West Mercia Police officer John Bowen posted on the force's Neighbourhood Matters page today (Wednesday) reporting the incident.
Police received reports of a black Seat Leon car, that is said to already have rear-end damage, attempting the 'crash for cash' collision.
The car has also been reported on the A518.
Crash for cash collisions are described by the police as "staged to make fraudulent and exaggerated insurance claims for vehicle damage, personal injury, and other costs," adding that "the money is sometimes used to fund more serious crimes".
The post stated that the act involves one vehicle hitting another from behind and that it's the driver of the car behind that is deemed to be at fault.
The alert by the PCSO for Donnington and Trench said: "We have had a report of what appears to have been an attempt to cause a crash for cash collision on the A41 in Newport.
"The vehicle, described as a black Seat Leon is said to already have rear end damage. It is also said to have been seen on the A518.
"Please be careful on the roads and give plenty of room to motorists ahead or approaching you."
