Cyclist involved in hit-and-run crash dies

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The collision happened on on Brandwood Park Road at about 21:25 GMT on Friday

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A cyclist who was struck by a driver in a suspected hit-and-run collision has died from his injuries.

West Midlands Police said the 25-year-old was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car on Brandwood Park Road in Birmingham on Friday evening.

It said it believed the crash involved a silver BMW and the driver had failed to stop at the scene.

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has since been bailed while inquiries continue.

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