Police appeal after pedestrian seriously injured in Birmingham collision

A man was hit by a car in Handsworth, Birmingham, on 14 July.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 19th Jul 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car on Sunday (14 July).

A man, 32, is believed to have been crossing the junction between Gibson Road and Hamstead Road at around 11pm when he was struck by a Ford Focus turning on to Gibson Road.

The man suffered significant head injuries and is still in hospital.

The driver, a 63-year-old man stayed at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes said: "While this collision happened late at night, I know there were a number of people and cars in the area of the junction.

"I would appeal for anyone who hasn’t spoken to us to please get in touch. Please do not assume we already know the information you have.

"I would specifically ask that the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa who was in Gibson Road next to the collision to get in touch.

"I believe this person has key information that would assist us. I would emphasise that this driver is not involved in the collision and is a witness."

Anyone with information is being asked to call 101, quoting log 4264 of 14 July or by emailing sciu@westmidlands.police.uk

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