Tragedy as pregnant woman loses her unborn baby in horror hit-and-run crash – with cops launching urgent appeal
AN expecting mum was left heartbroken when her unborn baby died after a hit-and-run smash.
Cops have today launched an urgent probe after the horror crash, which happened in West Bromwich, West Midlands.
The woman was six months pregnant when tragedy struck and was seriously injured herself.
The horror hit-and-run unfolded around 7.24pm on February 18 on Hill Top.
Police later arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, however he was released as officers continued investigating the smash.
West Midlands Police are now urging any witnesses to come forward who may have seen, or have footage of, two cars.
Pc John Williams, road traffic investigator, today said: “We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a BMW 1 series car and an Audi TT in the area of Tildasley Street and Old Meeting Street, near Aldi at about 7.22pm on 18 Feb or at the junction of Old Meeting Street and New Swan Street.
“I am interested in hearing from anyone who witnessed the vehicles waiting at the traffic lights, whose attention might have been drawn towards them.
“We would like to hear from people with dashcam footage or anyone with any information to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat on the force website or call 101 and quote log 3535 of 18/2/23.