Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after motorcyclist dies in Stourbridge crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist was killed at a Stourbridge junction last night.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 44-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision at around 11pm, at the junction of Broome Lane and Stourbridge Road.
The crash involved a VW Golf and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. A man in his 20s remains in police custody.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A450 in Stourbridge yesterday.
"The collision happened at around 11pm near the junction for Broome Lane, and involved a VW Golf and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
"Sadly the rider of the motorcycle, a man aged 44, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"A man, aged in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Rose Hughes on rose.hughes@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident number 558i of May 10, 2023.
"Alternatively information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-org.uk."
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.57pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A spokesman for the ambulance service said: “On arrival crews discovered a man, the motorcyclist, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the car was also assessed before being discharged at the scene.”
A local resident, who asked not to be named, said she had seen the aftermath of the crash, but wasn't surprised due to the road being dangerous due to drivers speeding.
She said: "I came down after it had happened, but I saw about four police cars and an ambulance on the scene.
"I've lived here for about 30 years and I found this area to be very dangerous for traffic as cars go flying by and don't seem to watch the speed limit, while most bikes seem to do the same.
"It's very dangerous crossing over as well and I do get stuck here a lot.
"I have spoken to the local parish councillors about this and they actually closed the lay-by nearby to make sure it was safer, but it's not made it any better.
"Cars are still driving down here far too quickly and it's one of those things where I'm sad about the death, but I'm not surprised because this area can be a bit dangerous."
