Cyclist dies in hit-and-run crash in Darlaston

Police are continuing to search for the driver of a car involved in the collision

A cyclist has died after a hit-and-run collision in the West Midlands.

Emergency services were called to Midland Road, Darlaston, Walsall, at about 03:20 GMT on Wednesday.

West Midlands Police said a man had suffered a serious head injury after being knocked off his bike by a car. The force said the driver then left the scene and investigations to trace them are ongoing.

The A462 Midland Road remains closed between Empress Way and The Green.

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