4 year old boy dies after being hit by car in Birmingham
He was taken to hospital, but sadly died from his injuries.
Last updated 30th May 2023
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a four-year-old boy tragically died after being struck by a car in Birmingham.
Emergency services were called to George Road, Erdington, shortly after 6pm yesterday (29 May).
Paramedics carried out treatment on the boy at the scene. He was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries.
Specialist officers are supporting his family at this very difficult time.
The driver stopped at the scene and is currently helping police with their enquiries as they look to establish exactly what happened.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragedy and our thoughts are with the family of this little boy. We have a family liaison officer supporting the family as they try to come to terms with what happened.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and we are appealing for witnesses or for anyone with dashcam footage to please contact us. The driver is helping us with our enquiries.”
Anyone with any information is being asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police.