A woman has died following a hit-and-run collision in Wolverhampton.
The woman, who was in her 20s, was struck by a car on Birmingham Road near Johnson Street, close to Wolverhampton city centre shortly after 10pm on Saturday night, October 11.
West Midlands Police are now hunting a blue Audi driver following the incident and have released car registration details as part its of urgent hit-and-run probe.
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The force confirmed the make, model, and registration number of a car they are urgently seeking, which “may have some damage to the windscreen.”
Officers say the investigation is “moving quickly” but they need the public’s help to track down the vehicle as part of their enquiries.
The victim has not been named, but identified as a woman in her 20s.
West Midlands Police issued a full statement on Sunday morning confirming the location of the tragedy and information they are seeking.
A general view of Birmingham Road, close to the junction of Johnson Street in Wolverhampton
Full West Midlands Police statement
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We are urgently appealing for information after a woman died in a non-stop collision in Wolverhampton.
“The woman in her 20s was hit by a blue Audi Q2 on Birmingham Road, near Johnson Street, shortly after 10pm last night (11 October).
“Tragically, she was confirmed dead at the scene.
“Our investigation is moving quickly, and we are urgently trying to find the car involved, which may have some damage to the windscreen.
“The car’s registration is WH21 GHO.
“If you see the car, or have any information which could help us find it, call 101 quoting log 4670 of 11 October.
“You can also email sciu@westmidlands.police.uk
“To stay completely anonymous, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”