Neighbours describe "shock" at car crash which killed 18-year-old man

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Damage caused by the crash in Middle Road in Sholing
Published 6th Mar 2023
Last updated 6th Mar 2023

An 18-year-old man has died after a car crashed into several parked cars in Southampton.

Police were called to the collision on Middle Road in Sholing before 1.00am on Sunday.

Two other male teenagers in the black Vauxhall Corsa were seriously injured.

Neighbours spoke of their "shock" at the crash after being woken by a "loud bang" in the early hours.

Damage caused by the crash in Middle Road in Sholing

A 17-year-old boy and 19-year old man, both from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

They have been released on police bail.

A police spokesman said: "We are calling on anyone who saw the collision or moments leading up to it to contact us.

"We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have relevant dash-cam footage of the Corsa travelling south on Middle Road towards Station Road."

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