A woman in her twenties was swiftly taken to the hospital after being struck by a car that did not stop in Birmingham. The incident took place on Foxton Road, Alum Rock, where the pedestrian was hit by a silver hatchback, propelling her onto the road around 1:30 PM on Monday.
The driver of the car seemingly failed to notice the woman crossing and did not slow down before the collision. After hitting her, the driver drove away without checking on her well-being. Passersby rushed to assist the injured woman who sustained serious injuries.
Emergency services responded to the scene, providing on-site treatment for her severe injuries before transporting her to Heartlands Hospital. West Midlands Police have initiated an investigation to locate the driver, urging anyone with information to come forward.
A spokeswoman from the ambulance service stated that they received a report of a road traffic collision on Foxton Road involving a car and a pedestrian. The woman, identified as the pedestrian, suffered potentially serious injuries and was taken to Heartlands Hospital for further treatment.
Authorities reported that the woman’s injuries were not life-threatening and efforts are underway to identify the silver hatchback and its driver. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the police. Additionally, local initiatives, such as the establishment of a ‘Speed Watch’ program by Zaheer Akbar from Alum Rock Community Forum and a local PCSO, aim to address the issue of reckless driving in the area in response to community concerns.
