Man dies after early hours crash in Smethwick

Victim was driver of a car that collided with a tree

The man died at Smethwick in the early hours today
Author: Richard MuriePublished 4th Jun 2026

A man's died after a crash at Smethwick in the early hours today (Thu 4th June).

West Midlands Ambulance Service tell us they were called to a road traffic accident at Oldbury Road at 12.46am where a car had collided with a tree.

The driver was rescued by fire crews in a critical condition but despite the best efforts of paramedics died at the scene.

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