Man dies in Oldbury road collision as car hit fencing & landed on roof

A man has died after a car hit fencing in Oldbury last night (Sunday, April 14) just after 8pm.

West Midlands Police appealing for information following the collision on Stone Street. The man was confirmed dead at the scene and another occupant has been taken to hospital. Police said he remains in a serious condition.

Officers added: “We'll be supporting both their families at this terrible time. We're keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and has not already spoken to officers.

“We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was travelling through and has dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3716 of 15/4/24. You can also contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit directly by emailing [email protected].”

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 7.58pm to Stone Street and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and two critical care paramedics to the scene.

A WMAS spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found one car had been involved in a collision and ended up on its roof. There were two patients. A man, believed to be a passenger, was found in a critical condition.

“After being removed from the car, ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the patient could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A second patient, a man, who was believed to be the driver, had suffered potentially life-changing injuries. He received advanced trauma care at the scene before being taken on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham; MERIT travelled on board to provide continued treatment en route.”