Quad bike rider, 64, killed in A41 crash

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The aftermath of the crash on the A41 Warwick Road. Photo: SnapperSK

The 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on the A41 where the quad bike he was riding had overturned.

He is understood to have been overtaking a line of traffic when he was involved in a collision with a Ford Fiesta which was turning right into a petrol station, West Midlands Police said.

The crash happened next to the BP garage in Warwick Road, near Olton railway station, at 8.30pm on Thursday.

The driver of the Fiesta, a woman, stopped at the scene and although shaken up did not suffer any serious injuries. She has been helping police with their inquiries.

The aftermath of the crash on the A41 Warwick Road. Photo: SnapperSK

Nearly a mile-long stretch of the A41 was cordoned off on Thursday evening as specialist collision investigators examined the scene around the two vehicles.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the victim’s loved ones who are being supported by one of our specialist family liaison officers.

“The driver is assisting with our enquiries and our investigation is underway as we piece together the circumstances of the collision.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or with dash-cam footage, who has not already spoken to us to come forward.”

The aftermath of the crash on the A41 Warwick Road. Photo: SnapperSK

The quad bike involved was a Taiwan Golden Bee (TGB).

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find the quad bike rider, a man, in a critical condition.

“Staff worked quickly to administer specialised trauma care to the patient. Sadly though, despite the best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased on scene.

“The driver of the car, a woman, was treated for minor injuries and discharged at the scene.”

Solihull community shocked after quad biker, 64, killed in crash

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Shocked businesses have expressed their sadness after a 64-year-old man was tragically killed in a crash in Solihull.

West Midlands Police said the man, who was driving a Taiwan Goldenbee bike, suffered serious injuries on Warwick Road, Olton, at 8.30pm, on July 15.

Parademics rushed to the site of the collision but sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Read more:Police issue statement after quad bike driver killed in Solihull

Those who work in the area told BirminghamLive that they were shocked and saddened by the crash.

(Image: Darren Quinton)

One man from a local business, who didn’t give his name, said the person who died in the collision was regularly seen driving on the road on his quad.

And a shopkeeper at the nearby BP garage also said the man was often seen on the road-legal bike in Warwick Road.

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Police said enquiries were ongoing and they were being assisted by a woman involved in the crash.

In a statement, Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the victim’s loved ones who are being supported by one of our specialist family liaison officers.

“The driver is assisting with our enquiries and our investigation is underway as we piece together the circumstances of the collision.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or with dash-cam footage, who has not already spoken to us to come forward.”

(Image: Birmingham Mail /Darren Quinton)

Taj Dahele, the owner of a local beauty studio, said she was “tearful” when she came into work the morning and revealed she saw the crash via a Ring doorbell.

BirminghamLive was shown a video that captured the immediate aftermath of the crash and emergency service response.

“I felt tearful to see someone die,” Taj said, expressing surprise at the fact the man was 64.

“You have to think of children potentially losing their father. He might have had a family.

“Nobody ever thinks when they are driving along that they might not get there, because otherwise, we wouldn’t do anything, would we?”

Taj said she was “extremely saddened” by the incident.

“There have been a lot of accidents on this road,” she added. “My sympathy is to the family, that’s all I can say, my deepest sorrow and sympathy, I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. It’s horrible.”

A spokesman for the force said they believe the rider of the quad was overtaking a line of traffic when a Ford Fiesta was turning right into a petrol station and the two vehicles collided.

The driver of the car was uninjured but was shaken up. She is assisting police with their inquiries.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the site of the crash, but said nothing could be done to save the man.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8:35pm (July 15) to an RTC on Warwick Road in Solihull.

“Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

“Crews arrived to find the quad bike rider, a man, in a critical condition. Staff worked quickly to administer specialised trauma care to the patient.

“Sadly though, despite the best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased on scene.

“The driver of the car, a woman, was treated for minor injuries and discharged at the scene.”

Please contact the police team via fl_collision_invest@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or speak to officers on Live Chat on its website. Quote log 3592 of July 15.

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Police issue statement after quad bike driver, 64, tragically killed in Solihull collision

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A 64-year-old quad bike driver was tragically killed following a collision with a car in Solihull, police said in the latest statement.

The driver of the Taiwan Goldenbee bike suffered serious injuries on Warwick Road, Olton, at 8.30pm, on July 15. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

West Midlands Police said they understand the rider of the quad was overtaking a line of traffic when a Ford Fiesta was turning right into a petrol station and the two vehicles collided.

Read more:Quad biker dies after Solihull crash

The driver of the Fiesta was uninjured but understandably shaken up and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the victim’s loved ones who are being supported by one of our specialist family liaison officers.