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.
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.