Man in 'serious condition' following Dudley collision between pedestrian and car
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Police were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.
A man in his 60s has been left in a serious condition following a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Delph Road, in Brierley Hill.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 7.34pm yesterday (July 8) following reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
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One ambulance, two paramedic officers, a MERIT doctor and a critical care paramedic were sent to the scene, as well as a trust’s critical care car.
On arrival, crews found a man in serious condition and began to administer specialist trauma care.
The man was conveyed to hospital under emergency driving conditions, where he remains with life-threatening injuries.
West Midlands Police confirmed they have opened an investigation into the ‘serious collision’ and are appealing for people with dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch.
A force spokesperson said: “We are investigating a serious collision in Brierley Hill at just after 9.30pm last night (Wed) after a pedestrian was struck by a car in Delph Road.
“Officers attended and the man in his 60s was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital with injuries which are believed to be life-threatening.
“The driver of the car remained at the scene and is assisting investigators as their enquiries, including CCTV reviews, continue.
“Anyone with dashcam from around the time of the collision, or any witnesses who we are yet to speak to, are asked to get in contact.
“You can call us on 101, or message via Live Chat on our website, quoting log 5766 of 8 July. Or email investigators at our Serious Collision Investigation Unit [email protected].”
More to follow.