Man in critical condition after hit-and-run in Birmingham

A motorcyclist has been left in a critical condition after being involved in a hit-and-run on the A45 in Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 19th Sep 2024

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a hit-and-run collision in Birmingham yesterday (18 Sept).

It happened on the outbound carriageway of the A45 Coventry Road just before 5.05pm.

A man was found with serious injuries and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

A silver Honda Jazz, which is understood to have been involved in the collision, was abandoned at the scene.

Police believe the driver made off on foot back towards the city centre and are urging them to come forward.

West Midlands Police said: "We're keen to hear from anyone else who saw a man - wearing what we believe was grey clothing - heading in that direction shortly after the collision.

"From our initial enquiries we understand there were others in the vehicle and we also need to hear from them, or anyone with information about who they are.

"The carriageway heading out of the city centre is currently closed between Berkeley Road and Holder Road while we continue our investigations.

"You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3819 of 18/9/24."

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