Three-week-old baby dies in horror car crash as man arrested

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A three-week-old baby boy has tragically died in a horror crash. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the collision in the West Midlands in the early hours of this morning.

The incident occurred on the A451 between Kidderminster and Strouport at around 12.09am on Saturday. Wyre Forest Police said the collision involved a black Ford Focus and black Suzuki Vitara, reports the Mirror.

The newborn boy, who was travelling in the Suzuki, tragically died at the scene. The other two individuals, a man and woman in their 20s, were rushed to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The driver of the Ford Focus was not injured. Police confirmed a 39-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the smash. He is currently in police custody.

The force said officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from around the time it happened. Inspector Steph Arrowsmith said: "A young baby boy has tragically died and our thoughts are very much with the baby’s parents and wider family at this incredibly distressing time.

"A man has been arrested as our enquiries continue, and I would ask anyone who was on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport around the time of the collision to please get in contact with us."

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