Teenager, 16, dies after suffering serious injuries in Birmingham crash
A public appeal was launched after a teenaged cyclist was injured in a collision
A 16-year-old cyclist has died from his injuries after being struck by a car.
West Midlands Police was called to the junction of Cattell Road and Templefield Street in Small Heath in Birmingham at around 5.25am on Friday (August 28) after reports of a collision.
The youth, who suffered serious injuries, was taken to hospital. A force spokesman said he died from his injuries on Saturday.
The force stated:”Our thoughts are with his loved ones who are being supported and updated by specialist officers. Our inquiries are continuing and yesterday, a man aged 47 was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and he remains in police custody.
“We are still urging anyone who has information or footage to get in touch with us.”
Witnesses to the collision and anyone with information should contact the force via Live Chat on its website, or by calling 101 and quoting log 580 of August 28.
Alternatively, email the investigation team direct at [email protected].