Appeal after elderly man dies following collision in Rowley Regis High Street

He was taken to hospital but sadly died

Author: Claire HawthornPublished 5th Sep 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 80-year-old man died after being struck by a car in High Street, Rowley Regis at about 2.25pm on Saturday.

Officers attended and found the man, who had a head injury, being treated by paramedics. He was taken to hospital but sadly he later died last night.

The driver of the black Mercedes remained at the scene and is helping with our investigations.

Officers are reviewing CCTV from around the area and investigators want to hear from witnesses or anyone who has dash cam from yesterday afternoon to get in contact.

Sgt Julie Lyman of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We have a dedicated family liaison officer who will be supporting the man’s family and our thoughts are with them at this awful time.

"We'd also ask anyone who was in the area at around the time if the incident, to get in touch as soon as possible."