Man charged over fatal hit-and-run crash

A man has appeared in court charged over the death of a pedestrian and injuries to another following a hit-and-run crash in Birmingham.

Police said a 54-year-old man died in the incident on Soho Road just before 11:20 GMT on Tuesday, while a woman suffered leg injuries.

Harinderpal Athwal, 41, from Oldbury, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and causing death by driving while disqualified and uninsured. He is also accused of failing to stop following a crash.

In addition, Mr Athwal, who appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, faces a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and failing to report a road collision.

At Thursday's hearing, he was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Birmingham Crown Court for a plea and preparation hearing on 15 January.

Police said the injured woman, 47, remained in hospital, but her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

The West Midlands force has appealed for anyone with information on the crash to come forward.

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