Man is arrested over hit and run crash that killed two-year-old boy and left 4 adults in hospital

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a two-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run crash.

West Midlands Police said officers had acted on information to detain the suspect this afternoon following the toddler’s death on Saturday night.

The 30-year-old is now in police custody where he will be questioned by detectives.

A 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man remain in a serious condition in hospital after the horror smash.

Police and paramedics were called to Dartmouth Road, in Smethwick, West Midlands, following the smash between the two cars on Saturday night.

Emergency services rushed the toddler and four adults to hospital, but despite their efforts, the young boy tragically died.

West Midlands Police had previously launched a manhunt for the driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne, which are worth around £80,000.

Dartmouth Road in Smethwick where a two-year-old sadly died following a horror crash which left tow adults in a ‘serious condition’ in hospital 

Police and paramedics were called to Dartmouth Road, in Smethwick, West Midlands, following the smash between the two cars on Saturday night

Officers said the driver hit the Toyota as it travelled from a roundabout on Kenrick Way before the suspect fled the scene.

Further enquiries by West Midlands Police revealed that the car had been stolen earlier this month.

A force spokesperson said: ‘We’re still appealing for information, or dashcam footage, and you can contact us via email at [email protected].

‘Alternatively call 101, or message us via Live Chat, and quote log 4421 14 December.’

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