West Midlands Police are urgently searching for a driver after a fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham. Shaun Harron, a 44-year-old pedestrian, was struck by a brown Vauxhall Astra at the junction of Romsley Road and Adams Hill in Bartley Green just after 12:30 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The vehicle, with registration LV63 WHN, failed to stop and fled towards Jiggins Lane.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Paramedics treated Mr. Harron at the scene before rushing him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Specialist investigators are now reviewing CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door inquiries to trace the vehicle and identify the driver. Police believe the car likely sustained damage from the collision and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Sergeant Rich Evans from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit expressed condolences: 'Tragically, Shaun Harron has lost his life after being struck by a car which did not then stop. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this terrible time.' He added, 'Investigators are working at pace to trace the vehicle. If anyone can help, we urge them to get in touch.'
Police are especially keen to hear from anyone who was in the area or has dashcam footage from around the time of the collision. Witnesses can call 101 or message via Live Chat on the force’s website, quoting log 113 of 26 April. Alternatively, email investigators at the provided address.
