Man dies in a hit-and-run collision in Bordesley Green, Birmingham

A man in his 40s died following a hit-and run collision in Birmingham. The incident took place near the junction of Heybarnes Road and Farmer Road, Bordesley Green, at just after 11pm yesterday (1 November).

It is understood that a white hatchback-type vehicle struck the man before driving off. Emergency services tried their best but the hit-and-run victim was confirmed dead shortly afterwards.

West Midlands Police is appealing for information and witnesses regarding the incident. “Our thoughts are with his family and close friends and we’ll be offering them as much support as we can during this devastating time,” WMP said.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the serious collision investigation unit, said: “A man has tragically lost his life and we’re in the process of establishing exactly what happened.

“I’d ask the driver to do the right thing and come forward to tell us, so we and this man’s family can understand fully what went on. They have been left heartbroken and it’s only right they get answers.”

WMP is in the process of reviewing CCTV and is asking anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have dash cam footage to contact them via Live Chat on the West Mildands Police website and quote log 4246 of 1 November.

Car accidents in Birmingham

Previous research showed that Birmingham has the most car accidents in West Midlands. The rate of accidents in the city is 2.26 accidents per 1,000 people, which is 32% higher than the West Midlands average of 1.7.

The figures by CarInsurance.ae were found by analysing Department of Transport data from 2013 to 2020.