Man, 30, charged over death of boy, 2, killed in hit-and-run – as woman, 29, & man, 30, in serious condition in hospital

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Man, 30, charged over death of boy, 2, killed in hit-and-run – as woman, 29, & man, 30, in serious condition in hospital
Author: James Halpin
Published: Dec, 17 2024 22:50

A MAN has been charged in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy after a hit-and-run collision, West Midlands Police said. The toddler was killed in a crash on Dartmouth Road, in Smethwick, West Mids, just before 11pm on Saturday. Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, was arrested on Monday, and has now been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

 [A two-year-old boy was killed in a crash in Smethwick on Saturday]
Image Credit: The Sun [A two-year-old boy was killed in a crash in Smethwick on Saturday]

Shahzad has also been hit with two charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving with no insurance and failing to stop after a collision. The 30-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman who were in the same vehicle as the boy are still in a serious condition in hospital.

 [West Midlands cops have charged a man in connection with the death (file photo)]
Image Credit: The Sun [West Midlands cops have charged a man in connection with the death (file photo)]

Shahzad has been remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, the force said. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.

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