A MAN and a woman have been arrested following the death of a 63-year-old man and his dog in Alvechurch.

The man died at the scene on Redditch Road following a collision with a vehicle at around 5:45pm last night (August 15).

A 27-year-old man from Hollywood, Worcestershire has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision and perverting the course of justice.

A 27-year-old woman, also from Hollywood, Worcestershire has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Both suspects remain in police custody.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived at the scene on Redditch Road to find a man, the pedestrian, in a critical condition.

“Staff administered advanced trauma care to the man at the scene, but sadly despite the best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased on scene.”

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: “If you have information that may help our investigation, particularly CCTV or dash-cam footage, then please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 00555_I_15082021.

“If you have been affected by this incident then support is available from the Victim Advice Line. The Victim Advice Line is a free and confidential service offering advice, practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime, including witnesses. 

“Support is available by telephone on 0800 9523000, via email at info@victimadviceline.org.uk and through live chat on victimadviceline.org.uk.”