Police investigations continue into a fatal collision in Yardley

A man died in a road collision in south Yardley on Friday (April 1)
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Police are investigating a fatal collision in south Yardley on Friday (April 1).

A man aged in his 60s died in the incident involving a Mercedes and Mazda on Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, at 6.45pm.

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The man who died was a passenger in the Mazda. He suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

Police said the drivers of the Mazda and the Mercedes were taken to hospital were both in a stable condition.

Police investigate a fatal collision on Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road in south Yardley on April 1Police investigate a fatal collision on Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road in south Yardley on April 1
Police investigate a fatal collision on Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road in south Yardley on April 1

What have the investigating officers said?

DS Chris Ridge from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "We are working to identify exactly what happened in the moments leading to the tragic death of this man.

“His family are being supported by specialist officers as they come to terms with this terrible news.

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“We also want to thank everyone for their patience as the road was closed for some time over night. They have all since re-opened.

“We are urging anyone with information, who witnessed the crash or who saw either the white Mercedes or red Mazda in the moments beforehand. If you have dash cam or CCTV footage, we also urge you to contact us.”

Police investigate fatal collision on the Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, in South Yardley on April 1Police investigate fatal collision on the Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, in South Yardley on April 1
Police investigate fatal collision on the Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, in South Yardley on April 1

What should I do if I have information that could help police?

If you live or work in the area, please check your CCTV, dash cam and doorbell footage. Don’t share these images online. Please think of the people affected.

If you saw what happened or have CCTV, send police a message on Live Chat at: West Midlands Police  or via [email protected] quoting 3462-010422.

Police investigate fatal collision on the Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, in South Yardley on April 1Police investigate fatal collision on the Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, in South Yardley on April 1
Police investigate fatal collision on the Coventry Road, near to the junction of Kings Road, in South Yardley on April 1

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