A seven-year-old boy was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle on the A38 at approximately 05:00 on March 7, 2024. The incident occurred near Lichfield, Staffordshire, prompting emergency services to respond swiftly to the scene. Despite their efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the location.
The collision took place at the junction of the A38 and the A5206. In the aftermath, officers from Staffordshire Police have initiated an appeal for witnesses who were in the area at the time. A police spokesperson stated, “We are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A38 near Lichfield this morning. We were called to a report of a collision between a car and a child at around 05:00.”
Authorities have confirmed that the boy’s family has been notified and is receiving support from specially-trained officers. The A38 remains closed in both directions between the A5148 and A5 junctions to facilitate the investigation, although it is expected to reopen soon.
While the circumstances of the boy being on the carriageway at such an early hour remain unclear, some members of the public have expressed their condolences. One commenter stated, “RIP little one. Condolences to his family,” while another raised questions about the situation, asking, “What was a 7-year-old doing out at the time of the morning?”
Police are keen to gather any relevant information or dashcam footage that could assist in their investigation. They encourage anyone with details to contact them via phone at 101, use LiveChat on their website, or email the collision investigators directly at [email protected], quoting incident number 109 of March 7.
The tragic incident has drawn attention from local media, including Birmingham Live, which has reported on community reactions. As this story develops, further updates will be provided to the public.
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