Tributes have been paid to a 'kind and caring' man who died following a crash in Birmingham. The incident occurred on Sunday, and emergency services attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details of the Crash
The collision happened on the A34, near the junction with Church Road in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham. West Midlands Police were called to the scene at around 1:30 pm on Sunday. The man, who has not yet been formally identified, was driving a silver Volkswagen Polo when it collided with a van. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Tributes from Family and Friends
In a statement, the victim's family described him as a 'kind and caring' man who would be missed by all who knew him. They said: 'He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was kind, caring, and always had a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.' The family has requested privacy as they come to terms with their loss.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward. Anyone who saw the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact the police. Sergeant Mark Crozier of the West Midlands Police Collision Investigation Unit said: 'This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died. We are working to establish the full circumstances of the collision and would ask anyone with information to get in touch.'
Road Closure and Investigation
The A34 was closed for several hours following the crash while investigators examined the scene. The road has since reopened. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting log number 2031 of 29 October.
