The tragedy happened on the Wolverhampton Road near the Wernley pub
15:28, 29 Oct 2025Updated 18:12, 29 Oct 2025
Police at the scene on Wolverhampton Road in Oldbury(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)
A woman has sadly died after she was struck by a vehicle in Oldbury.
The lady, who was said to be in her 60s, was walking along the Wolverhampton Road, near the Wernley Pub, when she was fatally hit just after 6.30am.
Paramedics administered trauma care before transferring her to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a critical condition.
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Despite the best efforts of medical staff, nothing could be done to save her.
A 31-year-old man who was previously detained on suspicion of drug driving has now been further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police at the scene on Wolverhampton Road in Oldbury(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)
Wolverhampton Road was closed in both directions while collision investigators carried out their enquiries but has now reopened.
West Midlands Police is appealing to anyone who saw what happened or who may have CCTV or dashcam to contact them.
The force said: “A woman who was seriously injured following a collision in Sandwell this morning has tragically died.
“She was taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle near the junction of Wolverhampton Road and Albert Road at just after 6.30am.
“The woman, aged in her 60s, has now sadly died and our thoughts and support are with her loved ones at this terrible time.
“A 31-year-old man who was previously detained on suspicion of drug driving has now been further arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
“He remains in police custody for questioning.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have information, and particularly dashcam footage.
“You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 531 of 29/10/25.
“Alternatively, email the investigation team direct at sciu@westmidlands.police.uk.”