A 16-year-old boy has died following a collision on Shaftmoor Lane in Acocks Green, Birmingham, on Saturday evening, October 17. The teenager, a passenger in a white Seat Ibiza, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. Another teenage passenger was taken to hospital with a serious arm injury.
Collision details and emergency response
West Midlands Police (WMP) responded to reports of the collision at approximately 8.30pm on Saturday. Officers found the Seat Ibiza had hit railings along Shaftmoor Lane. Emergency services, including ambulance crews, attended the scene, and the road was blocked off by police cars overnight.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a breath specimen. He remains in custody as of Sunday, October 18, for questioning.
Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an appeal for anyone with dashcam footage from around the time of the collision to come forward. Witnesses are being spoken with, and police are urging anyone who has not yet spoken with officers to get in contact.
A spokesperson for WMP said: "We are appealing for information after a teenage boy died following a collision in Birmingham. At around 8.30pm last night, officers responded to a collision on Shaftmoor Lane, Birmingham, involving a white Seat Ibiza. It’s understood the vehicle hit railings. Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 16-year-old boy who was inside the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger, a boy in his teens, was taken to hospital with a serious arm injury. A 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide a breath specimen. He remains in custody for questioning. 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."
How to provide information
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police on 101, message via Live Chat, or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk. Please quote log 4403 of 17 Oct.
