Man killed in Sutton Coldfield collision

We are investigating after a man, aged 28, has died following a collision in Sutton Coldfield. We were called to A38 Sutton Coldfield Bypass shortly after 10.30pm last night (27 Oct) to a collision involving a tanker lorry and a black BMW 140i car. Sadly, the driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger of the BMW, a 19-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening. The driver of the lorry is assisting with our enquiries. Road closures in the area have now been lifted.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the man who has died and we have a family liaison officer in place to support them.

"If you have dashcam or mobile footage or know any information about what happened then please contact us by calling 101 or via LiveChat on our website quoting 5100 of 27/10/23 or by emailing investigators direct at [email protected][1] ."

References

1. ^ [email protected] (www.west-midlands.police.uk)