Tributes paid to pedestrian killed in West Bromwich crash as police search for witness

The family of a man killed when we was hit by a car in the Black Country have said they have been left "with a hole that can never be killed".

**Number plates may need pixelating - Moving Footage with relevant desk** Pic by SnapperSK - (Pictured: A 27-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in West Bromwich at 9.30pm on Thursday evening. West Midlands Police Collision Investigation officers took pictures of the scene which showed a large dent in the Audi A7 S Line Quattro vehicle. Off duty nurses performed CPR on the man who was hit, but sadly he could not be saved. Pic taken: 17/07/2020) - A 27-year-old man has lost his life after he was hit by a car on Newton Road in West Bromwich on Thursday evening. The man was hit on a dual carriageway that connects West Bromwich and the Newton area of Birmingham and is popular with walkers. Off duty nurses heroically performed CPR on the man before paramedics arrived. Amy Elizabeth who witnessed the aftermath said on Facebook: ââ¦ I saw a lady performing CPR and I pray to god he survives. I canât stop thinking about it xxâ A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma team were sent to the scene. âOn arrival ambulance staff found off duty nurses performing CPR on a pedestrian, a man, who had reportedly been involved in a collision with a car. âAmbulance staff took over resuscitation efforts, administering advanced life support, but sadly nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead on scene a short time later.â West Midlands Police closed the road as Collision Investigation Officers examined the car which had a huge dent on the bonnet and a smashed windscreen suggesting it was a high speed impact. The road is restricted to 50mph, however speed cameras were switched off years ago to save money on old film camera technology. Jeanette Austin also commented on Facebook saying: âI live right on the Newton Rd by the park and if you could hear the speed that motorcycles go along here at night I'm surprised there aren't more accidents!!â Police photographed the scene and took 3D images of the road to analyse. West Midlands Police released a statement: âWe are appealing for information following a fatal collision in West Bromwich last night (16 July).Â âWe were called to Newtown Road shortly before 9.30pm following reports a pedestrian was struck by a car near to the junction of Wigmore Lane. âThe man, aged 27, suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene.Â âHis next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. âThe driver of the grey Audi A7 stopped at the scene and is assisting officers in their investigation.â DC Jamie Simon from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: âWe are currently reviewing CCTV and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of this collision which sadly resulted in a man losing his life.Â âWe want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with dashcam footage who hasnât yet got in touch.â Anyone with information has been urged to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log number 4636 of 17/07/20. ENDS.

Anthony Whitehouse died after being hit by an Audi A7 on the A4041 Newton Road near West Bromwich shortly before 9.30pm on July 16.

The 27-year-old, from the Stone Cross area of West Bromwich, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now trying the driver of a silver car that was in the area shortly before the collision and was overtaken by the grey Audi.

His devastated family said: "Anthony was our beloved eldest son, a much-loved big brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many.

The aftermath of the crash on Newton Road. Photo: SnapperSK

“He will be sadly missed by us and many others.

"He had such potential in life that has sadly been taken from him and us.

“We have been left with a hole in our family that can never be filled and ask for peace to mourn him as a family.”

Police at the scene of the collision in Newton Road, in West Bromwich. Photo: SnapperSK

The Audi driver stopped at the scene and is assisting with West Midlands Police's investigation.

Det Con Jamie Simon, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I am trying to trace the driver of a silver four door saloon car that was overtaken by the grey Audi A7 shortly before the collision.

"We think they are a key witness and we need to hear from them.

“It’s possible the car was a Mercedes and it was travelling on Newton Road coming away from West Bromwich at about 9.22pm. It had joined the road from Holyhedge Road and would have been overtaken by the Audi in the immediate moments before the collision."

Anyone with information can contact collision investigators on fl_collision_invest@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting log number 4636 of July 17.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.