Detectives have been searching for Francesko Gajta for over two years in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Birmingham. The tragedy occurred in September 2023, when a 54-year-old man was struck and killed on Newton Road, Great Barr.
The victim was found unresponsive at the scene and was declared dead shortly after. Following the incident, a BMW 520D believed to have been involved was discovered abandoned nearby, but the driver had fled without a trace.
Despite multiple public appeals and extensive investigations, Gajta’s whereabouts remain unknown. His mugshot is still featured on West Midlands Police’s most wanted list, having been viewed over 30,000 times.
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The ongoing uncertainty has left the victim’s family without closure, and authorities fear Gajta may have fled the region or even the country to avoid arrest.
Sergeant Julie Lyman of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit urged Gajta to surrender, saying, “I appeal directly to Francesko to do the right thing and get in touch with us. Anyone who knows his whereabouts or has contact with him should also come forward.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or email the investigation unit at [email protected], quoting log 5121 of September 8, 2023.