Man dies after being hit by taxi in Stafford
A 34-year-old pedestrian was killed in an accident with a taxi in Staffordshire.
The man was walking along the A518 at Billington Bank between Stafford and Haughton when he was hit by the white Peugeot MPV at around 1.10am on Sunday.
The victim, who comes from a European country, was certified dead at the scene.
Police are investigating the circumstances but early indications are that it was a tragic accident.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "Crews were called to reports of a car and a pedestrian that had been in collision.
"On arrival at the scene crews found the pedestrian on the verge of the carriageway. The man was immediately assessed but unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene."
Police officers have appealed for anybody who saw any pedestrians walking towards Haughton around the time of the incident to contact the collision investigation unit at Stafford Police on 01785 234094 quoting reference number 53/09/03/14
