A 19-year-old man has been arrested following a car crash in Birmingham that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and left another teenager seriously injured. The collision occurred on Shaftmoor Lane in the Ac**ks Green area of the city at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
According to West Midlands Police, the teenagers were traveling inside a white Seat Ibiza when the vehicle veered off the road and hit iron railings. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where medical personnel attempted life-saving measures on the 16-year-old passenger. Despite their best efforts, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second teenage passenger sustained a serious arm injury in the impact. Paramedics and police officers transported him to a local hospital for urgent medical treatment. Authorities have not yet released an updated condition regarding the surviving teenager.
Police Arrest Driver on Multiple Sus**cions
Law enforcement officers detained a 19-year-old man at the crash site. He remains in police custody, where detectives are questioning him.
West Midlands Police confirmed that the suspect was arrested on sus**cion of:
- Causing death by dangerous driving
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
- Failing to provide a breath specimen
Investigators are working to piece together the sequence of events that led up to the collision on Shaftmoor Lane.
Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Specialist officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have launched an inquiry into the incident. Authorities are urging members of the public who witnessed the crash, or anyone with relevant information, to come forward.
Police are keen to secure dashcam or CCTV footage recorded in and around Shaftmoor Lane on Saturday evening around the time of the collision. Anyone who can assist the investigation is encouraged to contact West Midlands Police through their live chat service or by calling 101, referencing the ongoing collision inquiry.
