Teenager killed in Halesowen crash after car fails to stop for police
The 17-year-old died following the collision with a tree.
Last updated 5th Jan 2024
A 17-year-old boy has been killed after the car he was in crashed into a tree in Halesowen.
It happened in the early hours of this morning (5 January) near the junction of Coombs Road and Amber Way.
West Midlands Police say the crash, which happened "moments" after the car failed to stop for officers, has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Two 16-year-olds who were also in the car have been arrested on suspicion of theft.
Both were taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious.
A police statement said: "The 17-year-old boy was in a car which failed to stop for police moments before hitting a tree, near the junction of Coombs Road and Amber Way, at just after 3.15am.
"Sadly nothing could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The road has been closed while emergency services and collision reconstruction experts establish the circumstances of the collision.
"The matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as is normal procedure."