Two men, a pedestrian in his 80s and an electric bike rider in his 50s, were taken to hospital following a collision on Heathfield Road in Lozells, Birmingham, on Friday evening (August 7). The incident occurred at approximately 5.30pm when the pensioner was struck by the e-bike while walking along the road.
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) responded to the scene and provided treatment to both men before transporting them to hospital. According to a spokesperson, their injuries were not believed to be life-changing.
Emergency response and road closure
Following the crash, Heathfield Road was sealed off to allow emergency services to work safely. The road remained closed for a period before being reopened later that evening. West Midlands Police (WMP) confirmed that officers attended the scene and found both the rider and the pedestrian being treated by paramedics.
In a statement, WMP said: "We were called to Heathfield Road, Lozells, yesterday at around 5.30pm after a pedestrian was hit by an electric bike. Officers attended and found the rider, in his 50s and the pedestrian in his 80s, being treated by paramedics. Both men were taken to hospital for further checks for injuries which are not believed to be life-changing."
Appeal for witnesses
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The statement added: "Anyone with information can contact us on 101 or via Live Chat quoting log of 3687 of 7 Aug."
The collision has prompted renewed attention on the safety of e-bikes, which have become increasingly popular in Birmingham. Local residents have expressed concerns about the speed of such vehicles on residential streets, though no further details about the cause of the crash have been released.
Context and community impact
This incident is part of a broader pattern of road safety challenges in the West Midlands. According to recent data from the Department for Transport, there were over 1,200 reported collisions involving pedal cycles and e-bikes in the region in the last year. While e-bikes offer an eco-friendly transport option, their integration into urban environments requires careful consideration of pedestrian safety.
The Lozells community has been reminded of the importance of vigilance on the roads, especially for vulnerable road users such as the elderly. Local councillors have called for increased awareness and potential measures to improve safety on Heathfield Road, which is a busy thoroughfare.
Both men are expected to recover fully, and no further updates on their condition have been provided. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and police are keen to hear from any witnesses who may have seen the incident or have dashcam footage.
