Man arrested after two-year-old killed in hit-and-run in Smethwick

A 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man remain in a serious condition in hospital.

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 16th Dec 2024
Last updated 17th Dec 2024

A man has been arrested after a two-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run collision in Smethwick.

He was arrested on 16 December on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Dartmouth Road.

The 30-year-old remains in custody for questioning.

The incident happened on Saturday 14 December 2024.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found multiple victims in a Toyota car who required immediate medical attention.

In total, four adults and one child were taken to hospital with serious injuries - but despite the best efforts of doctors, the two-year-old boy succumbed to his wounds.

West Midlands Police said that a 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man are still in a serious condition in hospital following the collision.

They are still investigating and are asking anyone with dashcam footage or information to get in touch.

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