The victim was walking along Wentworth Road in Harborne when she was struck by a car which then fled
Wentworth Road, Harborne(Image: Google Street View)
A pensioner has died following a hit-and-run in Birmingham.
The woman, said to be in her 70s, was left critically injured after she was struck by a car on Wentworth Road in Harborne, around 10.15pm on Tuesday (Nov 4).
West Midlands Police confirmed she had since died in a statement and said their thoughts were with her family.
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Police arrested a 39-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, possession of a knife and possession of class A drugs.
The man was bailed pending further enquiries.
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Edgbaston MP Preet Gill posted on X on November 17: “I am deeply saddened to learn that a Harborne resident has tragically died following a road crash on Wentworth Road last week.
“My thoughts are with her family at this unbearably difficult time.”
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Earlier this month, road safety campaigners called for urgent action to prevent more carnage and deaths in Birmingham amid a fresh spate of crashes.
Regional road safety commissioner Mat MacDonald is backing a coalition of 16 organisations in the city pressing for ten changes to prevent more deaths.
The renewed call for action comes after an emotional service to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, organised by the charity Road Peace West Midlands and West Mercia, where families shared heartfelt tributes and joined in calling for action to prevent avoidable deaths and serious injuries.