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Man, 71, dies after crash in Hednesford

A 71-year-old man died after a road traffic collision in Hednesford, police have now confirmed.

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The scene on Hill Street shortly after the collision.

The victim, who was a pedestrian, has been named by Staffordshire Police as Maurice Murcott from Cannock. He is also known as Keith Murcott.

The incident took place around 5.15pm on Hill Street last Friday and involved a black Volkswagen Golf.

Mr Murcott was found in cardiac arrest when ambulance crews arrived but paramedics managed to restore a heartbeat after commencing CPR.

He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham under blue lights in a critical condition.

But police have now stated he passed away around 11pm that evening from his injuries.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and spoke with officers. Police have not issued an appeal for information on the incident.

A force spokesman added: "His family is being supported by specially trained officers and they have asked that their privacy is respected at this very tragic and difficult time."

West Midlands Ambulance Service dispatched two ambulances, a paramedics officer, two community first responders and an air crew from Cosford who arrived in a car.

A spokeswoman added: "The man was in cardiac arrest so paramedics commenced CPR.

"He was given advanced trauma care on scene before being taken to the Queen Elizabeth in Birmingham on blue lights.

"They had managed to restore the gentleman's heart at the scene but he was taken to hospital in a critical condition."