Family appeal after dad was seriously injured in Northfield collision
The family of a man who was left with life-changing injuries following a hit-and-run in Birmingham have urged witnesses to come forward.
Father-of-five Robert Field was believed to be crossing the road when he struck by a small dark blue car in Hoggs Lane, with the junction of Cheverton Road, in Northfield, at around 7pm on Saturday, February 22.
The car, which was travelling in the direction of Frankley Beeches Road, failed to stop and a passenger-side wing mirror was left at the scene.
Mr Field, 66, was taken to hospital – where he remains after suffering life-changing injuries due to the impact of the collision.
His children have shared a photo of his injuries and issued an emotional plea for anyone with information about the collision to come forward.
In a statement, they said: "Our dad was involved in a hit and run in Northfield and his injuries included 10 fractures throughout his body, a brain bleed and an open fracture to his leg. Doctors told us many times he’s lucky to still be alive.
“During his time in the hospital dad has spent a week in intensive care and will be leaving with life-changing injuries, including the amputation of his lower leg.
"He’s a lovely man who will do anything to help anyone and we are grateful for all the messages of support and love we have received from people. Dad has five children and five grandchildren who are thankful that he’s still here for many years to come.
“We urge anyone who may have noticed the slightest detail on that night to come forward and we will always be indebted to the people that stopped and helped him and have continued to message in support since."
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "A wing mirror was recovered from the scene and we are appealing for anyone who saw a car matching the description, without a wing mirror after the collision, to contact us.
“We are conducting CCTV enquiries and speaking to witnesses, however we are still appealing for information or anyone with dashcam footage or CCTV.
“No matter how small you believe your information may be, it could hold vital information to help progress this investigation."
Anyone with information can call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log number 2243 of February 22.
