Police statement in full as they search for Porsche driver after crash kills boy, two

West Midlands Police are urgently searching for the driver of a Porsche car, believed to be stolen, following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a two-year-old. The incident occurred on Dartmouth Road, Smethwick on Saturday night.

A Porsche is said to have crashed into a Toyota with four adults and a child inside. Sadly a two-year-old boy has died.

A 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man are in a serious condition while another man and woman, both 30 are said to be in a ‘stable’ condition.

Here is the full statement from West Midlands Police, including information on how you can assist with the investigation:, reports Birmingham Live.

A police spokesperson said: "We’re appealing to the driver of a car involved in a collision in Smethwick last night (14 Dec) to do the right thing and hand themselves in. An investigation was launched following the collision on Dartmouth Road just before 11pm.

"Four adults and a child were taken to hospital. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a 2-year-old boy sadly died. A woman aged 29 and a 30-year-old man remain in a serious condition while another man and woman aged 30 are described as stable.

"The driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne fled the scene. We believe the Porsche was travelling from the island on Kenrick Way before it hit the Toyota.

"Checks on the car have also revealed that it was stolen earlier this month. We have spoken to witnesses and CCTV enquiries in and around the area are underway."