Cyclist killed in early hours hit-and-run in Darlaston

The man was knocked from his bike at about 3.20am on Midland Road, near to the roundabout where the road meets The Green and the driver involved sped away from the scene.

An ambulance arrived on scene eight minutes after the call to find members of the public carrying out CPR on the man.

A second ambulance and a paramedic officer were also sent to the scene. Together, the ambulance staff carried out advanced life support.

An ambulance service spokesman said: “Sadly, despite all of their efforts, the man was confirmed dead at the scene. There were no other patients.”

Reporter Jordan Harris at the scene of the fatal hit-and-run

Police were called to the scene by ambulance staff. Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the force Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We understand the man was knocked off his bike by a car driver just after 3.30am and that the driver sped away from the scene, leaving the cyclist critically injured in the road.

“We have active lines of inquiries into the vehicle suspected of being involved; I would urge the driver to do the right thing and get in touch in order that we can hear their side of the story into what happened.

“A police family liaison officer has been assigned to the man’s family to offer support at this tragic time.”

Anyone with information about the collision, or who saw what happened, is urged to contact the West Midlands Police Collision Investigation Unit on 0121 322 6098 or by email at fl_ collision _invest@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

The A462 Midland Road remained closed this morning between Empress Way and The Green and motorists were advised to avoid the area.