A man in his 90s has been arrested after a pedestrian died following a collision in Kidderminster.
The incident took place today (Tuesday, October 13) at around 10am, near Hoo Road.
According to West Mercia Police, a man in his 80s was walking from Hoo Road onto Forester Way when he collided with a vehicle.
Following the collision, West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma team and a Midlands Air Ambulance to the scene.
On arrival, crews found bystanders performing CPR on the man before ambulance staff took over resuscitation efforts.
Despite the efforts of ambulance staff and bystanders, the man died following the collision.
A man in his 90s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He has since been released under investigation.
Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “We are now appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to please get in contact. Please email sciunorth@westmercia.police.uk if you can help.”
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “Ambulance staff arrived to find bystanders performing CPR on a pedestrian, a man, who had reportedly been involved in a collision with a car.
“Ambulance staff quickly took over resuscitation efforts to administer advanced life support to the man.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone on scene, nothing could be done to save the man, and he was confirmed deceased on scene a short time later.”
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