Family pay tribute to man who died in collision

The family of a man who died in a collision on the B5013 at Blithfield Reservoir recently have paid tribute to him.

Wesley Williams, 25, from Smethwick, sadly died after he was involved in a collision with a car at around 9.30pm on Tuesday 12 August.

Paying tribute to Wesley, his family said: “He was a man of faith, kindness, and integrity. He cared deeply for the homeless and the less fortunate, reaching out to men, women, and children of all ages.

“His compassion and love for people made him extraordinary, and his loss has left us and the community utterly heartbroken.

“Wesley will forever be remembered as ‘the Sunset Seeker’ — a young man who chased beauty, lived by faith, and cared deeply for others. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”

Following the collision, a 17-year-old boy, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been released on bail with conditions whilst our investigation continues.

We are appealing for any witnesses, particularly those travelling along Blithfield Reservoir between 9.15pm and 9.35pm, to contact us.

Call 101, quoting incident 863 of 12 August, or use Live Chat on our website.

You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing [email protected].