Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Walsall

A man has sadly died following a collision in Walsall this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.28am to a collision involving a pedestrian and a van on Leamore Lane in Walsall. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity service attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who the pedestrian.

“He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced life support and advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“The driver of the van did not require treatment.”