Tragic Death of Young Boy in West Midlands Collision
A young boy died on Saturday evening after a serious road incident between Coombes Lane and Lowhill Lane on Friday, 22 April at 8.15pm BST. His grieving family is being supported by specialist officers during this devastating time.
Driver Stopped and Cooperating
The driver involved stopped at the scene and remains cooperative with police inquiries. He has not been arrested and is assisting detectives as they work to piece together exactly what happened.
Family Pleads for Privacy
The family has requested no further details about their son, including his name or photos, be shared. They have asked to be left to grieve in private as they come to terms with their loss.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:
“It is absolutely tragic that this young boy has died, and we are doing all we can to find out what happened. It’s impossible to fully understand the grief the family must be experiencing. Please respect their request for privacy.”
He added:
“We have spoken to people who were at the scene but would still like to hear from anyone who has CCTV, dashcam footage or doorbell camera images from the area on Friday evening.”
If you have any information, contact West Midlands Police through the Live Chat on west-midlands.police.uk. Quote reference number 3671-220422, or email [email protected].
