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Police issue update after Stechford ‘hit-and-run’ death as driver continues to be hunted


A man tragically died after he was stuck by a vehicle on Audley Road, in Stechford, at around 9.10pm, on Sunday, February 9

Police forensic teams in Stechford.(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)

West Midlands Police officers are continuing to hunt a ‘hit-and-run’ death crash driver.

A man died after he was stuck by a vehicle on Audley Road in Stechford at around 9.10pm on Sunday, February 9.

Police said the driver failed to stop at the scene and an investigation to trace the driver was ongoing.

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No arrests have been made and inquiries continue.

A police spokesman told BirminghamLive today, Thursday, February 13: “Detectives are continuing to investigate a collision in Birmingham on Sunday night where a man sadly died.

Police at the scene.(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)

“We were called to Audley Road in Stechford at around 9.10pm after a car struck a man.

“The driver failed to stop at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace them.

“Anyone with any information, or video footage from around the area should contact us via 101 quoting log 3687 of 9 February.”

Speaking yesterday, Det Sgt Rich Evans, from the Serious Collision Investigation Team, said: “Enquiries are underway to trace the driver, but I would urge them to do the right thing and hand themselves in.

“We are carrying out CCTV enquiries in the area. Audley Road, Flaxley Road and Iron Lane will remain closed for most of this morning.

“We’re appealing for witnesses and for anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage, from around the area to come forward.”



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