Shaunna Farley – Friday 29th August 2025 – 9.20am.
A woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Smethwick last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Thimblemill Road, Smethwick at 9.26pm last night (Thursday). Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a woman who was the pedestrian in a critical condition. Ambulance staff delivered advanced trauma care and life support to her at the scene.
“Sadly, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“The driver of the car was assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be life threatening.
“He received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital for further assessment.”
ENDS.