Man who died in Birmingham collision is named

He was killed on Pershore Road on Monday.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 21st Oct 2023

A man who died following a crash in Birmingham has been named by police.

Jason Scott was in a Seat Ibiza which collided with two other vehicles at around 12.35am on Monday (16 October).

The 47-year-old was sadly confirmed dead at the scene, and another woman was taken to hospital with injuries which were not life-threatening.

In a statement his family said: "In loving memory of a doting son, father, grandfather, brother and husband. Taken from us too soon."

The collision happened a number of minutes after the Seat had failed to stop for officers at around 12.35am on Belgrave Middleway.

The vehicle was not being pursued at the time of the collision.

Police have asked people not to share any footage on social media.

Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police via 101.

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