A man has been charged with a series of serious driving offences following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Birmingham that left one pedestrian dead and another seriously injured.
Charges Laid After Fatal Incident
Harinderpal Athwal, a 41-year-old from Oldbury, is now facing multiple charges in connection with the incident. West Midlands Police confirmed the charges, which include causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision, and causing death by driving while disqualified and uninsured.
He has also been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to report a road traffic collision. Athwal was remanded in custody and was expected to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 18 December 2025.
Details of the Soho Road Collision
The tragic event unfolded on Tuesday, shortly before 11.20am, at the junction of Soho Road and Whitehall Road in the Handsworth area of Birmingham. According to police reports, two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle.
The driver failed to stop and fled the scene. Emergency services pronounced one man dead at the location. A 47-year-old woman was transported to hospital with leg injuries.
Police Investigation and Recovery
Following the incident, officers conducted a search of the local area. A Vauxhall Corsa, believed to have been involved in the collision, was recovered nearby. The investigation led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect.
The case highlights the severe consequences of dangerous driving and failing to remain at the scene of a serious accident. The community on Soho Road has been left shaken by the event, which occurred on a busy thoroughfare.
Authorities are continuing their investigations, and further updates are expected as the legal process moves forward.
