Motorcyclist killed in A41 crash with car near The Hawthorns

The crash happened on the A41 Birmingham Road in West Bromwich, close to the Screwfix store and 150 metres away from The Hawthorns, at around 9.45pm on Sunday.

The male motorcyclist, aged 26, was confirmed dead at the scene.

The driver of the VW Tiguan stopped at the scene and is assisting West Midlands Police officers with their investigation.

Officers also believe a quad bike was in the area at the time and have urged the driver to contact them with any information.

Pc Chris Ridge, from West Midlands Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident where a man has sadly lost his life. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, as his family are being supported by specialist officers.

“Our investigations are very much ongoing to identify how this collision happened. We understand a quad bike was in the area at the time, so we are specifically appealing to identify the driver of this bike as they could hold vital information.

“We are also asking for anyone in the area at the time, or anyone with dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.”

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "On arrival, ambulance staff found an off-duty A&E doctor carrying out resuscitation to the rider from the motorcycle.

"Ambulance staff immediately took over and provided advanced life support but sadly, it wasn’t possible to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

"A woman passenger from the car involved was also assessed but was discharged on scene with advice.

"There were no other patients."

Three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.

Anyone with information should email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, or call officers on 101, quoting log number 3563 of June 27.

Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.