Woman, 28, dies when she is hit by Audi in city centre in the early hours as man, 22, is arrested
A woman has died after being struck by an Audi in Birmingham city centre.
The victim was mowed down in a fatal collision on Dartmouth Middleway just before 2.30am this morning.
The 28-year-old unfortunately passed away due to the injuries he received after being hit by a black Audi RSQ8.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs.
He remained in custody for questioning this morning. A section of the A4540 between Jennens Road and Great Lister Street is closed in both directions.
West Midlands Police has appealed to anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to get in touch.
Picture: Black Audi RSQ8 after fatal crash in Birmingham this morning. A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Police said in a statement: ‘We are appealing for anyone in the area who witnessed the collision, or any drivers who may have dashcam footage, to contact us.
‘You can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting 460 of 30 May.
‘You can also contact the SCIU team by emailing sciu@westmidlands.police.uk.’
