A 13-year-old boy was tragically knocked down and killed while out walking with his family on Easter Sunday.
The schoolboy was crossing the road when the incident happened.
He was hit by a black Volkswagen Polo at Chester Road in Erdington, Birmingham, just before 6.50pm on Sunday, April 12.
The teenager was rushed to hospital but medics were unable to save him, reports BirminghamLive.
West Midlands Police said he was crossing the road with his family when the tragedy happened.
The Polo driver was detained at the scene and was in custody. The road was closed as an investigation began.
Det Sgt Alan Hands, from the force’s collision investigation unit, said: “We are still trying to establish how this tragic incident has happened and anyone who has information and hasn’t yet spoken to an officer should call us on 101.
“This is a parent’s worst nightmare and it’s impossible to imagine their grief, but specialist officers will be supporting them as our investigation continues."
Information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log number 3376 of 12/04/20.
