A 28-year-old woman died after being hit by a black Audi RSQ8 on Dartmouth Middleway in Birmingham city centre just before 2:30am this morning, according to West Midlands Police. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. he remains in custody for questioning.

The 2:30am collision on Dartmouth Middleway that killed a 28-year-old

The fatal incident occurred on the A4540 Dartmouth Middleway, a major ring road, between Jennens Road and Great Lister Street. Police closed the section in both directions to investigate. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, was struck by the vehicle and later died from her injuries. As the force reported, they are working to piece together the events leading up to the collision and urge anyone with information—particularly dashcam footage from the area—to come forward.

A 22-year-old suspect held on suspicion of drug-impaired dangerous driving

The arrested man is being questioned on two specific charges: causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of drugs. This dual arrest suggests police believe impairment may have been a factor, according to the West Midlands Police statement. The force has not yet released the identity of the victim or the suspect, nor confirmed whether the Audi RSQ8 was stolen or if the driver was known to the victim.. These details remain under investigation.

What police need: dashcam footage from the A4540 route

West Midlands Police specifically appealed for drivers who were on Dartmouth Middleway around the time of the crash to check their dashcams. In a statement, the force said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area who may have witnessed the collision, or any drivers who may have dash cam footage, to get in touch with us.” The appeal underscores how crucial independent video evidence can be in establishing the sequence of events, especially in the early-morning hours on a busy city-centre road.

UK city-centre impaired driving fatalities: a recurring pattern

This tragedy echoes a broader UK trend of fatal collisions involving drugs and high-performance vehicles in urban areas. According to the Department for Transport,drug-driving deaths have risen by over 20% in the last five years, with luxury SUVs like the Audi RSQ8—a model that can exceed 150 mph—often involved in street-racing or impaired-driving incidents. The case also highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians on ring roads, which lack dedicated crossing points and are frequently used as rat runs at night. The unanswered question remains whether the suspect had previous traffic offences or was known to police for drug use.