Man in critical condition after road traffic collision in Small Heath, Birmingham

A 65-year-old man is in critical condition after a road traffic collision in an inner city area of Birmingham. The incident took place in Small Heath on Wednesday night (August 9).

West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the collision between a car and a pedestrian. They were called to Somerville Road at the junction of Mansel Road at around 9.15pm and found a man with serious injuries. The 65-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

The 18-year-old driver of the Toyota Aygo remained at the scene and is assisting with the investigation. Officers from West Midlands Police’ Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing to anyone with any information to get in touch.

DS Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The collision happened in a busy area of Bordesley Green. If you witnessed the collision and have not yet spoken to us, we would ask you to get in touch. In particular I am keen to hear from anyone who has any dash-cam footage and was in the area at the time.”

You can contact the police by calling 101 or in an emergency 999 quoting log 4774 of 9 August or you can email investigators direct at [email protected]. You can also contact West Midlands Police through their website’s Live Chat option which gives members of the public an alternative way to contact them and talk to a contact adviser in real time.