Man, 62, Killed in Hit-and-Run Horror on A449
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning on Stafford’s A449 when a 62-year-old man was fatally hit by a car. The fatal smash happened near Bee Lane and Wobaston Road, prompting an urgent police probe.
Blue VW Crashes Into Pedestrian – Driver Arrested Then Released
Officers rushed to the scene at 6:15am to find the victim gravely injured. Despite frantic attempts by passersby and paramedics, the man died at the roadside.
Police confirmed the pedestrian was struck by a blue VW. The driver, a 30-year-old man, stayed at the scene but was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. He has since been released under investigation.
A449 Shut for Hours as Forensics Hunt Clues
The A449 towards wolverhampton/" title="Wolverhampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Wolverhampton, between Springfield Lane and Bee Lane, was closed to traffic after the crash for forensic examination. The road finally reopened just after midday.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
West Midlands Police are sifting through CCTV and speaking to witnesses to nail down the exact cause of the tragedy. They urge anyone with information or dashcam clips to come forward.
- Call 101 quoting log 617 of 10 January
- Email detectives at [email protected]
