Police update as pedestrian in 70s dies after Willenhall lorry crash

Police are appealing for information after a man in his 70s died after being hit by a lorry on a major road in Willenhall.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon (Thursday 23 April) on Lichfield Road at 1.47pm.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said it sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found the pedestrian, a man, in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”

West Midlands Police said a man in his 70s sustained serious injuries and has sadly died.

It added: “Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this devastating time.

“The driver remained at the scene and is helping with our enquiries.”

Its Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is now working to establish exactly what happened.

The force is keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time to speak to them.

They are particularly interested in any dash cam footage.

Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on its website, call 101, and quote 2636 of 23/4/26, or email investigators direct at [email protected].