Smethwick people speak out after fatal road collision in which a boy, 2, died

The stretch of road was called a 'problem road' by locals of the area

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Erjon Aliaj was arrested following the incident and has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving

People living in Smethwick have spoken out following a fatal crash that led to the death of a two-year-old boy. 

The tragic road collision took place just before 11pm on Saturday, December 14, on Dartmouth Road near Kenrick Way when a Porsche Cayenne was in collision with a Toyota, seriously injuring four people and leaving the toddler dead. 

A teddy bear and flowers were left at the scene following the crash
A teddy bear and flowers were left at the scene following the crash

Last night West Midlands Police announced that they had arrested a man aged 30 on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The force is still appealing for information regarding the tragic incident - and officers are seeking dashcam footage.