Man charged in connection with fatal collision in Wrexham

A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal collision in Hightown, Wrexham.

Michael Connors, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The collision happened shortly after 9.30pm on 24 March 2025 between Belgrave Road and Percy Road as a silver Mercedes car made off from police and collided with a Toyota car.

Two men, the driver and a passenger of the silver Mercedes, left the scene of the collision.

Lydia La Polla, 47, from Wrexham, the driver of the Toyota car, sadly died from her injuries in hospital two days later on 26 March 2025.

Her husband, a passenger in the Toyota car, was seriously injured.

A 16-year-old passenger in the Mercedes car was also seriously injured.

Connors was extradited to the UK on Tuesday, 16 June after being arrested by the Garda in Dublin, Ireland on 11 March 2026, in connection with the collision.

He was later charged by North Wales Police on Tuesday, 16 June and appeared before Llandudno Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 17 June.

He was remanded into custody to appear before Mold Crown Court on 17 July.

Chief Superintendent Jaqueline Downes said: “Our deepest sympathies remain with the family of Lydia La Polla following their tragic loss.

“We will continue to support them through each stage of the investigation and upcoming court proceedings.

“As this remains an active investigation, it is important that people do not speculate about the incident online.”