Police release CCTV images of man who helped in Frederick Lander fatal collision in Dunstable

MORE images linked to a theft in Dunstable which took place shortly before a fatal car crash have been released, including that of a man who helped a female passenger involved in the accident.

Frederick Lander, 83, died on the scene after his grey Volkswagen Bora collided with a wall in Edward Street at around 12.04pm on Monday (June 29).

Since then, Bedfordshire Police have made two appeals for witnesses to the collision, as well as a separate incident in which a man and woman had money stolen from them.

The theft took place along Albion Street just before 12pm on Monday 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.

Detective Constable Dave Elias, investigating the theft, said he wants to speak to the two women and a man pictured in connection with the theft.

PC Shona Gillen from the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit is investigating this incident and 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 DC 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.