West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal to trace a 45-year-old Birmingham man wanted in connection with a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian in Hall Green. Fitim Lleshi is suspected of causing death by dangerous driving after a 68-year-old man was struck by a dark-coloured vehicle on Stratford Road on Thursday, September 3.
The pedestrian was walking near Aldi at around 8.45pm when he was hit. Despite the efforts of medics from West Midlands Ambulance Service, the man could not be saved and died at the scene.
Police release image of wanted man
Officers have now released a name and photograph of Lleshi, who is described as white, balding and pictured with stubble. He is from Birmingham and is wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Stratford Road was closed for a period on Friday, September 4, while police investigations were carried out. The road has since reopened, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Appeal for information
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “The 45-year-old from Birmingham is wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.”
“A 68-year-old man sadly died after being hit by a vehicle on Stratford Road, Hall Green at around 8.45pm on 3 September.”
“If you know where he is, please call 101 or contact us via Live Chat on our website quoting log: 5377 of 3 September. Alternatively, email the investigation team direct at: sciu@westmidlands.police.uk.”
How to help the investigation
Anyone with information about Lleshi’s whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately on 101, quoting the log number. The investigation team can also be reached by email, and the force has encouraged the public to come forward with any details that could assist in locating the suspect.
The appeal remains active as officers continue their search for Lleshi, and police have stressed the importance of public assistance in bringing the investigation to a conclusion.
