West Midlands Police have issued images of four men they want to speak to about a hit and run in which a cyclist was left to die in the street.
Andell Goulbourne was hit by a grey BMW M135i as he was riding along Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, at 11.15pm on 30 July.
Four men were in the BMW at the time – but rather than stop to help the critically injured 59-year-old all of them ran away from the scene.
We seized the car for a forensic analysis and following our investigations have now identified four men from CCTV footage that we need to speak to regarding the car involved.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from our serious collision unit, said: “We need to know who these men are – and if anyone believes they recognise any of the four then I would urge them to get in touch.
“The victim, Mr Goulbourne, was callously left in the road fatally injured while four men ran from the vehicle. The offenders were more concerned about looking after themselves than calling for an ambulance or trying to help the man they’d hit.
“It’s now almost three weeks since the collision and I would urge the men caught on camera to do the right thing and come and talk to us.”
We’ve already arrested one man, aged 32, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He’s been released while our enquiries continue.
Mr Goulbourne’s family released a statement describing the father-of-three as a “kind and generous man”.
They said: “Andell was a kind and generous individual, a mentor to many young people. He always sought to serve those less fortunate, this was reflected in his role as a volunteer charity worker. He was a beacon of light.
“Our family and black community are desperately appealing to you to come forward, this was a cruel and heartless act.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the serious collision unit by email at FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk, call 101 or Live Chat via WMP Online between 8am and midnight. Please quote log 5069 of 30 July.
