Man dies after car crashes into tree in Birmingham

A woman in the vehicle was taken to hospital

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 21st Mar 2026

A man has died after a car hit a tree in the Quinton area of Birmingham early this morning.

Emergency services arrived at Ridgacre Road at approximately 12.15am

The man was pronounced dead after being discovered with severe injuries.

A woman who was also in the vehicle was transported to hospital, where she was treated for injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

West Midlands Police are conducting investigations to determine the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage is encouraged to contact them.

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