A pedestrian died after being struck by a car that fled the scene in Birmingham early on Sunday morning. West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses following the hit-and-run at the junction of Romsley Road and Adams Hill, Bartley Green, shortly after 12.30am.
Victim Identified
The victim has been named as 44-year-old Shaun Harron. He was hit by a brown Vauxhall Astra which did not stop but drove off towards Jiggins Lane. Paramedics treated Shaun at the scene before he was taken to hospital where he later died.
Police Search Underway
Specialist investigators are combing CCTV footage and carrying out door-to-door enquiries in their efforts to trace the vehicle bearing registration LV63 WHN and find the driver responsible.
Serious Collision Unit Statement
Sgt Rich Evans said: “Tragically Shaun Harron has lost his life after being struck by a car which did not then stop, and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this terrible time. Investigators are working at pace to trace the vehicle and believe it will have sustained damage in the incident, so if anyone can help, we’d urge them to get in touch.” “We’d also ask anyone who was in the area or who may have dashcam footage from around that time to contact us.”
How To Help
Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quote log 113 of 26 April, use Live Chat on the police website, or email [email protected].
