A dog walker has died after being struck by a trailer being pulled by a vehicle on the B4196 in Shrawley, Worcestershire, in the Malvern Hills District. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, at approximately 10.50am, according to West Mercia Police.
The man was walking his dog on the pavement alongside the road when a vehicle towing a trailer passed from behind. He collided with the trailer and struck his head against its rear nearside, suffering what police described as significant head injuries.
He was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, where he later died as a result of his injuries.
Emergency response and hospital treatment
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to reports of a collision between a trailer and a pedestrian on the B4196 at 10.49am on October 10. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, and Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Strensham attended the scene.
A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. He received specialist trauma care at the scene before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham by land ambulance."
Despite live-saving efforts at the major trauma centre, nothing could be done to save the man.
Police investigation and witness appeal
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene to assist police, and no arrests have been made. West Mercia Police has launched an appeal for witnesses to the incident.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene to assist with enquiries. No arrests have been made. Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle involved travelling along the B4196 in the Shrawley area around the time of the collision."
BirminghamLive asked about the fate of the dog, but police were not able to confirm what happened to it.
How to provide information
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Mercia Police by emailing sciusouth@westmercia.police.uk and quoting reference: 22/99078/26. The appeal remains open for witnesses or those with dashcam footage of the vehicle travelling along the B4196 around the time of the collision.
