Police appeal for witnesses after pedestrian killed in Coseley
The 79-year-old was struck by a lorry on Birmingham New Road.
Last updated 12th Jun 2023
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a 79-year-old man was tragically killed on Birmingham New Road in Coseley after being struck by a lorry.
Emergency services were called just before 9.40am last Thurs (8 June) following a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian on the main road near Roseville.
An elderly man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The lorry driver is assisting officers with their enquiries.
Sergeant Julie Lyman, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We have specially trained officers who are supporting the man’s family at this very difficult time.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and we urge witnesses to the collision, or anyone who has dashcam or CCTV footage, to please contact us.”