Driver run over by thief stealing his van now in stable condition
A delivery driver who was left fighting for his life after trying to stop a thief from stealing his van is now in a stable condition in hospital.
The 28-year-old man was hit after apparently seeing the vehicle being stolen as he made a delivery on Friday afternoon.
He was also reportedly dragged along Oxbarn Avenue, which links Trysull Road with Coalway Road in the Bradmore area of Wolverhampton, as he tried to stop the van from being driven away at around 1pm.
He was seriously injured and taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham in a life-threatening condition, with the Midlands Air Ambulance called to the scene.
On Monday a West Midlands Police spokesman confirmed the driver is now in a stable condition.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "The condition of the 28-year-old delivery driver seriously injured as his van was stolen in Oxbarn Avenue, Wolverhampton on Friday, June 4, has improved and he is now in a stable condition in hospital.
"Enquiries are continuing and anyone with information can contact us."
The van was later found in Wednesfield, around four miles away from where it was stolen, but still no arrests have been made. Police said it would be forensically examined.
Nearby residents explained what they witnesses.
One, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Express & Star: "I was sitting in my house when I heard a noise outside.
"I looked outside and saw this guy lying on the street, which was a shock.
"The police got here quickly and I saw him being taken away in the air ambulance."
Another neighbour added: "It's frightening to think that could happen around here.
"I think it was a delivery driver who was making a delivery and someone tried to steal his van, from what I've heard.
"I hope the guy's ok."
One resident, who lives nearby and asked to remain anonymous, told the Express & Star: "I was sitting in my house when I heard a noise outside.
Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log number 2056 of June 4. Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
