A MAN has been arrested after a pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, last night (Saturday October 5).

The man in his 40s died at the scene after being struck by a car, near to The Hawthorns, just before 9pm.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “His family has been informed and is being supported.

“The driver initially stopped at the scene, but then drove away.

“At around 5am today, a man aged 64, was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink.

“He remains in custody today. A Mitsubishi car has also been recovered as part of the investigation, and the road has now been re-opened.”

Anyone with information, dash cam or CCTV footage is urged to get in touch with police via Live Chat on the force website or by calling 101, quoting log 4352 of October 5.