The victim, who is in his 30s, was struck by a car that ‘didn’t stop’ on Barrs Road
Barrs Road, Cradley Heath
A man was rushed to hospital following a hit-and-run in Cradley Heath.
The victim, who is in his 30s, was struck by a car that ‘didn’t stop’ on Barrs Road.
Police and medics were called to the scene at around 7.30pm on Saturday, April 12.
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Paramedics treated the casualty for ‘potentially serious’ face and leg injuries before taking him to Dudley’s Russells Hall Hospital.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, at 7.28pm on Saturday and sent an ambulance to the scene.
“On arrival, crews found a man who they treated for potentially serious injuries before conveying him to Russells Hall Hospital.”
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West Midlands Police was now appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
A force spokesperson added: “We’re carrying out investigations after a man was hit by a car which didn’t stop on Barrs Road, Cradley Heath, around 7.30pm on Saturday, April 12.
“The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with face and leg injuries.”
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Police urged anyone that can help the investigation to get in touch via Live Chat on its website.
Alternatively, people can call 101 quoting log 4154 of 12 April.