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# Man dies after being hit by a car in Erdington
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-car-in-erdington/
- Published: 2017-07-09T09:36:43.000Z
- Updated: 2017-07-09T09:36:43.000Z
- Description: A man has died after being hit by a car in Erdington.
- Author: Birmingham Eastside
- Tags: News, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

A man has died after being hit by a car in Erdington.

The incident happened on Goosemore Lane at the junction with Kirkwood Avenue in the early hours of this morning (July 9th).

A red Mercedes B220 Sport collided with a parked minibus taxi and a pedestrian who was stood behind it.

The man in his 40s died at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes said: “We are investigating the circumstances of what happened and I would like to appeal for anyone who saw the red Mercedes in Goosemore Lane immediately before the collision took place.

"Specialist officers are currently supporting the man’s family."

A 49-year-old woman and two 17-year-old men who were in the Mercedes have been arrested in connection with the collision and are helping with enquiries.

Anyone with information can call police on 101.