Police have released new images of the scene on Shaftmoor Lane in Acocks Green, where a 16-year-old boy died following a collision on the evening of October 17. The teenager, a passenger in a white Seat Ibiza, was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics' efforts.
A second teenage passenger, also a boy, suffered a serious arm injury and was taken to hospital for treatment. West Midlands Police (WMP) say the crash occurred at around 8.30pm, when the vehicle collided with a set of railings.
Arrest made at the scene
A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the collision on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a breath specimen. He remains in police custody today, October 18, according to the force.
BirminghamLive photographs show a fragment of blue-and-white police tape still attached to a road sign, marking the aftermath of the cordon that was in place overnight. A series of orange barriers have been erected along the pavement next to the railings involved in the crash.
Police appeal for dashcam footage
WMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from around the time of the collision to come forward. A force spokesperson said: "Specialist officers from Serious Collision Investigation Unit are asking that anyone who has dashcam footage from around the time of the collision to get in touch."
The spokesperson added: "Witnesses are being spoken with and anyone who is yet to speak with us is also asked to get in contact. Anyone with information can call us on 101, message via Live Chat, or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk." They asked anyone with information to quote log 4403 of 17 Oct.
Investigation ongoing
The collision took place on Shaftmoor Lane, above the railway line, in Acocks Green. Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident, and the road has since reopened following the overnight cordon.
The force has not released further details about the victims or the arrested man at this stage. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit using the details provided.
