A 17-year-old boy was killed when the automobile he was in crashed right into a tree after failing to cease for police.
West Midlands Police stated the crash, which occurred “moments” after the automobile didn’t cease for officers in Halesowen within the early hours of Friday, had been referred to the Unbiased Workplace for Police Conduct.
Two 16-year-olds who have been additionally within the automobile have been arrested on suspicion of theft.
Each have been taken to hospital with accidents which aren’t believed to be critical.
A police assertion stated: “The 17-year-old boy was in a automobile which did not cease for police moments earlier than hitting a tree, close to the junction of Coombs Street and Amber Method, at simply after 3.15am.
“Sadly nothing may very well be achieved to avoid wasting him and he was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
“The highway has been closed whereas emergency providers and collision reconstruction specialists set up the circumstances of the collision.
“The matter has been referred to the Unbiased Workplace for Police Conduct as is regular process.”
