A 44 year old man has sadly died after being found injured in Northfield in the early hours of this morning (Friday 23rd July).
Paramedics were called to reports of an injured patient in in Bristol Road South (A38), opposite the Hawkesley Mill Lane junction, just after 5am.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “On arrival we discovered one patient, a man, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support but sadly, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with [the man’s] family and friends at this time.
”We’re working hard to establish exactly what happened and how the man came to be injured in the road.
“Our collision investigation team, supported by local officers, are speaking to people in the area, and are examining CCTV footage and other evidence. A forensic post-mortem will be carried out to confirm exactly how the man died.”
Anyone with 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 585 of 23/07/21.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Our thoughts go out to all those affected.
[Cover image by Ian Britton on Flickr]