Woman, 28, dies after being hit by car with man, 22, arrested - police appealing for witnesses

A woman, aged, 28, has died after being hit by a black Audi in the early hours of this morning in Birmingham.

The tragic incident occurred on Dartmouth Middleway and the major road remains closed this morning.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of drugs. He remains in custody for questioning.

West Midlands Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The force said in a statement: “We are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman died following a collision in Birmingham. We were called to Dartmouth Middleway, Birmingham, just before 2.30am today after a woman was hit by a black Audi RSQ8.

“Officers along with ambulance colleagues tried to save the 28-year-old woman but she sadly died from her injuries. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of drugs.

“He remains in custody for questioning. We are appealing for anyone who was in the area who may have witnessed the collision, or any drivers who may have dash cam footage, to get in touch with us.

“You can get in touch with us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log 460 of 30 May. You can also contact the SCIU team by emailing [email protected].”