Man charged with killing two teenagers in Oldbury by dangerous driving

They died after a car hit a number of pedestrians in November 2022

Liberty Charris and Ben Corfield
Author: Ella StirlingPublished 31st Jan 2024
Last updated 31st Jan 2024

A man has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving after two teenage pedestrians died in Oldbury in November 2022.

Liberty Charris, aged 16, and 19-year-old Ben Corfield, both from Dudley, died after a blue Nissan Skyline hit a number of pedestrians who were gathered on the A457 Oldbury Road near to the junction with Crystal Drive at around 11.30pm on 20 November 2022.

A man and woman in their 20s were also injured and are continuing with their recovery.

Dhiya Al Maamoury, aged 55 from Solihull, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He is due to appear before Dudley Magistrates on 20 February.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of Liberty and Ben as they continue to grieve their loss. They have been fully updated with this latest development.”

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