Man, 35, Dies After Police Chase Crash in Sutton Coldfield
A 35-year-old man has tragically died following a high-speed collision in Sutton Coldfield after refusing to stop for police. The smash happened just before midnight on Lindridge Road near the Springfield Road junction.
Van Flees Police, Then Crashes
West Midlands Police say officers tried to pull over a van, but it failed to stop. Moments later, the vehicle slammed into something, sparking an urgent emergency response.
“Officers began CPR before ambulance colleagues arrived,” the police statement said. “Despite their best efforts, the man sadly died a short time later.”
Investigation Launched Into Fatal Collision
The case has been passed to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), standard procedure when police contact is involved before a death.
Lindridge Road was closed overnight while collision investigators worked to uncover what caused the fatal crash. Police confirmed no other vehicles or injuries were involved.
Police Hunt for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers urge anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. Authorities want to piece together the full story behind this tragic incident.
- Use the live chat on the West Midlands Police website
- Call 101, quoting log 6015 of 22 May
- Email [email protected]
A police spokesperson added, “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time.”
