Man who died in Dunstable collision is named as Frederick Lander

THE man who died in yesterday’s collision in Dunstable has been named as 83-year-old Frederick Lander.

Mr Lander died on the scene after his grey Volkswagen Bora collided with a wall in Edward Street at around 12.04pm.

Bedfordshire Police have appealed for witnesses to this incident and have also appealed for witnesses to a separate incident in which a man and woman had money stolen from them.

The theft took place along Albion Street just before midday when the man, believed to be Mr Lander, and a woman, believed to his wife, were approached by two women.

They asked them for directions to the train station before then taking their money.

CCTV images of two women wanted in connection with the theft have been released.

The police also said that a post-mortem examination into Mr Lander’s death is due to take place.

PC Shona Gillen said: “This is a complex and tragic series of events, in which an elderly man sadly died.

“However, we are treating these as two separate investigations and I would appeal for any witnesses to the collision itself to contact me.

“I am particularly keen to speak to a man who went over to the car and helped assist the female passenger, shortly after the collision took place.

“He may have vital information which can help us piece together the chain of events.”

Anyone with information about the theft, or who recognises the women pictured, is asked to call 101 and ask for Detective Constable Dave Elias, quoting reference number 102 of 29 June.

Anyone who witnessed the road traffic collision, or who knows the man who stopped help, is asked to contact PC Gillen on 01438 757500 quoting reference number 105 of 29 June.

You can also text information to 07786 200 011, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.