Pedestrian rushed to Birmingham's QE after being struck by car
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car.
The 26-year-old was involved in a collision with a Silver Skoda Rapid on South Street, in Leominster, on Thursday, April 10.
He was rushed by ambulance to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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West Mercia Police have launched an appeal to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage relevant to the probe is asked to contact police.
In a statement, police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in South Street, Leominster on Thursday 10 April.
"At around 8pm, a 26-year-old man,was involved in a collision with a Silver Skoda Rapid directly opposite South Street Stores.
"The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was taken to Birmingham QE Hospital by ambulance."
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PC Tasmin Wheeler said 'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the details of how the collision occurred.
"I am keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision and anyone who may have dashcam footage.
"Please email tasmin.wheeler@westmercia.police.uk.'
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