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Hodge Hill Cyclist, 29, Dies After Hit-and-Run

Police issue a fresh witness appeal following seizure of a suspected car.

Overview

  • Thomas Brown, 29, died this week after a collision on Heath Way in Hodge Hill on Sunday, April 26, according to West Midlands Police.
  • Officers have recovered a vehicle believed to be linked to the crash, and forensic examinations are set to test that connection.
  • The driver failed to stop and has not been found, and investigators are seeking dashcam and CCTV footage; witnesses can call 101 quoting incident 4048-260426 or email sciu@westmidlands.police.uk.
  • Detectives are focusing on a black estate-type car reported fleeing at about 7.45pm and last seen heading toward Coleshill Road.
  • Flowers and a GoFundMe now honor the Birmingham father, as specialist officers support his family during the investigation.