Tragedy teenager is named

Friday 23rd October 2009, 11:30AM BST.

A teenager killed in a horror hit-and-run crash in South Staffordshire was today named as James Taylor of Coseley.

The 16-year-old, who lived in Vicarage Road West, died in the crash in Gospel Ash Road, Bobbington.

A 19-year-old man from Bilston was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been bailed pending further police inquiries, police said today. He was arrested in a field after being spotted by crews in a police helicopter.

Three other people were injured in the smash involving a green Honda Civic, travelling towards Halfpenny Green, and a green Isuzu 4×4, travelling towards Highgate Common.

James was a rear-seat passenger in the Civic when the crash happened at 4.30pm on Wednesday. Witnesses should call Sgt Jim Harkness on 0300 123 4455.



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