A 35-year-old man has died following a late-night collision in Sutton Coldfield, shortly after failing to stop for police. The crash occurred just before midnight on Lindridge Road, near the junction with Springfield Road.
According to a statement from West Midlands Police, officers attempted to stop a van when it failed to comply. Moments later, the vehicle crashed, prompting immediate emergency response from police at the scene.
“Officers began CPR before ambulance colleagues arrived,” the statement reads. “Despite their best efforts, the man sadly died a short time later.”
Investigation Underway
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) — a standard procedure in any case involving police contact prior to a fatality.
The road was closed overnight while collision investigators worked to determine the cause of the crash. No other vehicles or injuries have been reported at this time.
Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant dash cam footage to come forward.
Contact channels:
- Live Chat via West Midlands Police website
- Call 101, quoting log 6015 of 22 May
- Email: [email protected]
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time,” a police spokesperson added.
