- Mon Nov 24, 2003 12:45 am
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Footballer hunted after hit-and-run death crash
Detectives are hunting a footballer accused of running from the scene of a road crash in which an elderly man died.
West Brom striker Lee Hughes is alleged to have fled the scene following the crash close to Coventry city centre.
The 27-year-old is not thought to have suffered any serious injuries, but has been urged by officers to contact his nearest police station.
Police said that his silver Mercedes CL55 coupe was in a collision with a Renault Megane as it turned into Pickford Grange Lane.
A West Midland police spokeswoman said: "A man aged in his 60s who was a rear seat passenger in the Megane died from his injuries and his wife, who was also a passenger, is currently in Coventry and Warwickshire hospital with a broken leg.
"The male driver suffered a broken pelvis and another male passenger suffered bruising."
She said there were five men in the Mercedes, which was involved in the accident just after midnight.
"The male driver of the Mercedes left the scene with one of the passengers, three other passengers remained at the scene and inquiries are on-going to find the driver.
"We would urge him to come forward and to contact his local police station."
dave benson phillips
chrismoyles.net
