Man struck by car in Cradley Heath 'recovering in hospital' after suffering multiple fractures
A pedestrian who was struck by a car Cradley Heath is making slow progress as officers reveal that the driver suspected of being at the wheel has been arrested.
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The injured man, aged in his 30s and who has not been named, was walking along Barrs Road, Cradley Heath with his friend on April 12 at about 7.30pm when he was involved in a collision with a car which failed to stop at the scene.
He will be unable to walk or drive for several months due to his injuries.
Relative Sophie Chadwick, aged 32, a civil servant, said: "He was walking to the Londis in Valley Road with his friend who miraculously wasn’t injured.
"The incident happened, in Barrs Road, a few minutes from our house. He sustained a fractured to his neck/skull area and a broken ankle.
"He’s making slow progress in hospital but will be unable to walk or drive for a few months."
"The reckless and careless actions of one selfish individual has changed our lives forever," Miss Chadwick added.
He was treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital.
West Midlands Police launched an investigation following the incident.
The force stated: "A woman, aged 34, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been bailed pending further inquiries.
"Our investigation is continuing."
Witness with information should contact officers via Live Chat on the force website or call 101 quoting Log 4154 of 12 April.
