West Midlands Police have confirmed that a woman in her 70s has died following a collision on Cot Lane in Kingswinford. The incident occurred at around midday on Saturday, September 19, when the woman was struck by a car.
Details of the collision
Officers were called to Cot Lane after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle. Upon arrival, they found the woman being treated by paramedics. She was subsequently taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
In an update issued on Wednesday, September 23, police confirmed that the woman had sadly died as a result of her injuries. The driver of the car remained at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries as they work to establish the exact circumstances of the collision.
Police appeal for information
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "The woman involved in this collision has now sadly died. Our investigation is continuing and we are still urging anyone with information to contact us."
The force is appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. Information can be provided by calling 101, using the Live Chat facility on the West Midlands Police website, or by emailing the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk. The reference number to quote is log 1822 of September 19.
Impact and next steps
The investigation into the fatal collision remains ongoing. Police are continuing to piece together the events leading up to the incident and are asking anyone with relevant information to assist them.
The woman's family have been informed, and the authorities are supporting them during this difficult time. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
