Cyclist dies after being hit by car in Birmingham

A man has died after being hit by a car in Yardley, Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 19th Jun 2024
Last updated 19th Jun 2024

A man has died after being hit by a car in Yardley, Birmingham, last night.

Emergency services were called to the roundabout at the junction of Stoney Lane and Church Road at around 9:45pm.

The cyclist, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene. His family has been informed.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, who was the cyclist.

“The man had suffered serious injuries in the incident and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

“Sadly, despite their best efforts it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The driver of the car, a man, was uninjured in the incident.”

The driver, a 68-year-old man, stayed at the scene and is helping the police with their enquiries.

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