Man Killed by Police Car in Birmingham Named as Father-of-Two Roger Bagnall

  A man who tragically died after being struck by a West Midlands Police car responding to an emergency call has been formally named as Roger Bagnall, a 40-year-old father of two from Birmingham. In a statement, the IOPC said:

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Bagnall’s family and all those affected by this tragic incident. We are continuing to gather evidence and would still like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage from the area at the time.”

The officers involved in the incident are said to be cooperating fully with the investigation, and the police car has been removed from the scene for forensic examination.

Community in Mourning

Tributes have poured in from the local community, with friends and neighbours describing Mr Bagnall as a “devoted father” and a “gentle, kind-hearted man.” Flowers and messages have been left at the scene of the collision, and a candlelight vigil is being planned in his memory later this week. One neighbour said:

“Roger was a lovely man who adored his children. It’s heartbreaking to know he lost his life in such a way.”

Call for Witnesses

The IOPC continues to urge anyone with information, including CCTV or dash cam footage from around Yardley Road, Acocks Green, at approximately 7pm on 19 March, to come forward to assist with the investigation. Anyone with relevant information can contact the IOPC directly through their website or by calling their witness appeal line. More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.