Pregnant woman loses unborn baby in hit-and-run in West Bromwich

The driver left the scene of the collision which took place shortly before 7.30pm in Hill Top on February 18 Credit: Google Street View

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pregnant woman was seriously injured and lost her unborn child after being hit by a car in West Bromwich.

The driver left the scene of the crash, which happened shortly before 7.30pm in Hill Top on 18 February.

The woman was six months pregnant.

West Midlands Police says it wants to hear from anyone who may have seen a BMW 1 series of an Audi TT that evening.

A man, 25, was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has been released pending further investigation.

PC John Williams from West Midlands Police, 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. “

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