Woman in 20s Dies in Deadly Sparkbrook Crash

West Midlands Police are probing a fatal crash in Sparkbrook that claimed the life of a young woman.

Fatal Collision on Highgate Road

Officers rushed to Highgate Road, near Woodfield Road, just before 2am after reports of a smash involving a black BMW and a taxi.

Tragically, the BMW driver, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Multiple Hospitalisations After Horror Crash

  • The taxi driver was rushed to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
  • Three BMW passengers—two men and a woman—were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Highgate Road remains shut as police continue their investigation into the crash.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. Specially trained officers are supporting them,” said West Midlands Police.

Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact police on 101, via LiveChat on their website quoting incident 326 of 10/12/12, or email [email protected].

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