Police have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after a 29-year-old cyclist sustained critical injuries when he was struck by a car in Birmingham. The incident occurred on Heath Way in Hodge Hill shortly after 7:45 PM on Sunday, 26 April.
Serious Head Injury
The cyclist was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition with a serious head injury. The driver of the vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene and was last seen heading towards Coleshill Road.
Vehicle Description
The car is described as a black estate vehicle. Birmingham Police have confirmed that a vehicle suspected of being involved has been recovered and will now undergo forensic examinations.
Police Appeal
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes stated: 'Whilst the investigation is in its early stages, and the recovery of a vehicle is a positive step, I am keeping an open mind as to the circumstances of the collision and I need witnesses to come forward and assist us.'
He added: 'Collisions on the road have devastating consequences and my priority is to get answers for the injured victim and his family. I know from CCTV that there were other cars and witnesses at the location at the time of the collision and I would appeal for those people to contact us.'
How to Help
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website, or by calling 101 quoting log 4048-260426. Alternatively, members of the public can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly at [email protected].
