Major crash between car and quad bike leaves man badly hurt in hospital - police issue plea for witnesses

The driver of the car is helping police

A crash between a car and a quadbike left one man seriously injured in hospital.

The incident happened on Hagley Road, Smethwick on Friday night just before 7:10pm.

Police are now urging any witnesses to come forward with information.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We responded to a collision between a car and a quadbike on Hagley Road, Smethwick, last night (12 June) shortly before 7.10pm.

“One man in his 40s was seriously injured and was taken to hospital with injuries thought to be life-changing.

“The driver of the car is helping officers with their enquiries.

“We would ask anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to get in touch by calling 101 quoting incident number 4955 of 12 June.”

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