A young motorcyclist has died following a collision on Bilston Road in Wolverhampton on Friday night. The man, who was in his 20s, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle when it is believed to have hit a kerb near the Red Lion pub at around 10pm. Emergency services were called, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police have since confirmed that the man’s family are being supported by specialist officers. The force has launched an appeal for witnesses and anyone with dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV footage to come forward.
The incident happened on the evening of 31 July, and the appeal was issued the following morning, Saturday 1 August. Bilston Road is a busy route linking Wolverhampton city centre with Bilston, and at that time on a Friday evening it is likely that other motorists and pedestrians were in the vicinity.
Police statement
In a statement released on Saturday, a police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following an incident on the Bilston Road in Wolverhampton. The man, who is in his 20s, was travelling on the Yamaha bike when it hit a kerb, near the Red Lion pub at around 10pm yesterday. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are being supported by specialist officers.”
The appeal continued: “We would urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage, to get in touch via 101 quoting log 5736 of 31 July.”
Investigation and evidence
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now examining the circumstances of the fatal crash. Officers will canvass the area for CCTV, interview potential witnesses, and review any available dashcam footage. In such cases, even a seemingly minor detail can prove crucial to understanding how the collision occurred.
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users, and a crash of this nature has a profound impact on families and communities. The young age of the victim adds to the tragedy, and police are determined to provide answers to his loved ones.
The Red Lion pub is a well-known landmark on this stretch of Bilston Road, which carries significant traffic between Wolverhampton and Bilston. At the time of the incident, there may have been other vehicles or pedestrians nearby. Investigators are particularly interested in any dashcam footage from vehicles travelling in either direction, as well as mobile phone video captured before or after the crash.
How to provide information
Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log 5736 of 31 July. Alternatively, they can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly at sciu@westmidlands.police.uk. Investigators stress that even the smallest piece of information, or footage that may seem insignificant, could be vital to the investigation.
- Call 101 and quote log 5736 of 31 July
- Email sciu@westmidlands.police.uk
- Submit dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV footage
The family of the man are being supported by specialist officers, and the investigation remains ongoing. Further updates will be provided by West Midlands Police as new information becomes available.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the role the public can play in helping police piece together what happened. Witnesses are encouraged to come forward, even if they believe their information is limited.
