Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a driver who callously fled the scene after striking a pedestrian in Willenhall, leaving the victim with serious injuries.
The shocking incident occurred on Rose Hill at approximately 8:20 PM on Tuesday evening, when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian before speeding away from the location without stopping.
Emergency Response and Investigation
West Midlands Police rushed to the scene following multiple emergency calls reporting the collision. Officers discovered an injured pedestrian who required immediate medical attention.
A police spokesperson confirmed: "The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital for emergency treatment. Our officers are supporting the victim and their family during this traumatic time."
Appeal for Witnesses and Information
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information to come forward immediately. Police are particularly interested in:
- Drivers with dashcam footage from Rose Hill between 8:00 PM and 8:40 PM on Tuesday
- Local residents with CCTV or doorbell camera recordings
- Anyone who saw a vehicle driving erratically or at speed in the area
- Persons who may have information about the responsible driver
Investigators have been conducting house-to-house enquiries and examining local CCTV networks in their search for the missing vehicle and driver.
Community Concern Grows
The hit-and-run has sparked concern among Willenhall residents, with many expressing shock that a driver would abandon an injured person at the scene.
"This is every pedestrian's worst nightmare," said one local shopkeeper. "The thought that someone could just drive away after causing such harm is deeply disturbing to our community."
Police have reassured residents that finding the responsible driver remains their top priority and are following several active lines of enquiry.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police quoting incident log 789 of March 12th, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
