Man arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Dudley
It happened in Quarry Bank.
A man has been arrested after a hit and run collision in Dudley.
A car hit a woman in her 20s on a pedestrian crossing on Thorns Road. Quarry Bank around 8pm.
Sadly despite the best efforts of paramedics, she died at the scene.
Police said her family have been informed and specialist family liaison officers are supporting them.
The vehicle was found abandoned nearby and the suspected driver presented himself at a police station.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He remains in custody.
The road was closed for several hours while police carried out their investigation and reopened just after 8.30am this morning.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We are examining CCTV from the area and speaking to witnesses to establish what happened, and anyone with information who has not yet spoken to an officer should contact us via Live Chat on our website."