Teenage moped rider suffers serious head injuries after Black Country crash
A teenage motorcyclist is in critical condition with head injuries after his moped collided with a car - before the driver then left the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the 17-year-old was in collision with a red Honda Civic just after 9.20pm on Macmillan Road, Rowley Regis.
The driver of the Honda Civic left the scene before police arrived and officers are asking for anyone who has information to come forward.
The teenager was taken to hospital with serious head injuries where he remains in a critical condition. A passenger from the Honda Civic was also taken to hospital with a head injury his condition is described as stable.
Sergeant Steve Newbury, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Enquiries are on-going, but I am appealing for the driver to do the right thing and come forward.
"Someone must know who the driver is and I would urge anyone with information to call us on 101 as soon as possible."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "The motorcyclist, a man, sustained serious injuries in the collision. His condition was such that it called for the specialist skills of the doctor and critical care paramedics together with help from their ambulance colleagues to stabilise him at the roadside.
"The man was given advanced medical care before being taken by land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, a major trauma centre, for further treatment.
"One occupant from the car, which also collided with a wall in the collision, was assessed and treated by ambulance staff after suffering a facial injury as well as neck and upper back pain. The patient was conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
Anyone with information should contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101.
Alternatively information can be given via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
