Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Hit-and-Run While Rescuing Stray Dog

An individual sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident as he attempted to rescue a stray dog he had observed near a bus stop. The 37-year-old was involved in a collision with a red Mazda 3 on Lye Bypass, near to its junction with Jackson Street, in Stourbridge at 16:40 GMT on 14 November. West Midlands Police reported that the man, who had attempted to save a stray pug, was recuperating at home; however, the whereabouts of the dog remained unknown. The vehicle was subsequently located parked behind Wollescote Community Centre and has been impounded for forensic analysis. A spokesperson for the police force confirmed that no arrests had been made thus far and issued an appeal for dashcam footage. The spokesperson further stated, “The driver has been urged to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”