THE family of a 66 year old Northfield man who was left with life changing injuries following a hit-and-run last month have issued an emotional appeal for information. In their heartfelt plea, Robert Field’s children have shared an image of his injuries.
Hit and Run
Mr Field was crossing the road in Hoggs Lane at the junction of Cheverton Road in Northfield, when he was struck by a car at around 7pm on Saturday 22nd February.
The small dark blue car failed to stop and drove off towards Frankley Beeches Road, leaving Mr Field with serious injuries including multiple fractures, an open fracture to his leg and a bleed on the brain.
Life changing injuries
The much-loved father of five remains in hospital, where he spent a week in intensive care and now faces surgery to amputate his lower leg, which will hugely impact upon his life.
Mr Field’s family hope that their appeal will motivate someone with information to come forward.
Family plea
In their statement issued today, his children said: “Our dad was involved in a hit and run in Northfield and his injuries included 10 fractures throughout his body, a brain bleed and an open fracture to his leg. Doctors told us many times he’s lucky to still be alive.
“During his time in the hospital dad has spent a week in intensive care and will be leaving with life-changing injuries, including the amputation of his lower leg.”
“Anyone who knows dad will understand the troubles he’s had with his knees and still maintained his independence and the ability to walk unaided. This will now change and will include him spending time in a wheelchair, the fitting of a prosthetic and the physiotherapy required to learn to walk again.”
‘A lovely man’
The statement continues: “Many people from Northfield will recognise dad’s face from over the many years he has lived here from a small lad.
“He’s a lovely man who will do anything to help anyone and we are grateful for all the messages of support and love we have received from people. Dad has five children and five grandchildren who are thankful that he’s still here for many years to come.
“We urge anyone who may have noticed the slightest detail on that night to come forward and we will always be indebted to the people that stopped and helped him and have continued to message in support since.”
Police statement
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the serious collision investigation unit, said: “A wing mirror was recovered from the scene and we are appealing for anyone who saw a car matching the description, without a wing mirror after the collision, to contact us.
“We are conducting CCTV enquiries and speaking to witnesses, however we are still appealing for information or anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV.
“No matter how small you believe your information may be, it could hold vital information to help progress this investigation.”
Got information?
Anyone who has seen a small dark blue car – with damage including a missing wing mirror – or who may have footage, or any other information, is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time. Please quote log number 2243 of 22/2/20
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
We wish Mr Field all the best for his continued recovery and our thoughts remain with him and his family x
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