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Tragic Crash Claims Teen Life in Birmingham
18 Oct
Summary
- A 16-year-old boy died after a car crash on Shaftmoor Lane.
- A second teenage passenger sustained a serious arm injury.
- A 19-year-old man was arrested following the fatal incident.
A fatal collision on Shaftmoor Lane in Birmingham on Saturday evening has led to an arrest. A 16-year-old boy lost his life when the white Seat Ibiza he was a passenger in reportedly struck railings.
The crash, which took place around 8:30 PM BST in the Acocks Green and Hall Green areas, also left another teenage passenger with a serious arm injury. Paramedics made efforts to save the 16-year-old, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the incident. He faces charges of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving, as well as failing to provide a breath specimen. The serious collision investigation unit is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the time of the crash.
