Teen killed and another injured after Seat Ibiza hits Birmingham railings, driver arrested
A 16-year-old boy died and another teen was seriously hurt when a Seat Ibiza struck railings on Shaftmoor Lane in Birmingham, and a 19-year-old man was taken into custody.
West Midlands Police were called to Shaftmoor Lane in Birmingham shortly after 8.30 pm on Saturday after a Seat Ibiza collided with railings. The crash killed a 16-year-old boy, and a second teenage passenger suffered a serious arm injury and was taken to hospital. Officers arrested a 19-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving, as well as for refusing to provide a breath specimen; he is being held for questioning.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for any dash-cam recordings from the time of the incident and continues to interview witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights road safety concerns and the legal consequences of dangerous driving.
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