A tragic New Year’s Day crash in Preston leaves two teens dead and others injured, prompting an arrest of a 17-year-old driver.
The accident happened around 1:20 AM on Staithes Road when a grey VW Golf and a black Vauxhall Grandland collided. It was a shocking start to the year for the community.
Sadly, a 16-year-old boy died at the scene, while an 18-year-old was rushed to the hospital but later passed away. Two other passengers, a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, were also hospitalized.
The girl is in critical but stable condition, and the boy is serious but stable. A 62-year-old man in the Vauxhall was treated for injuries that are no longer life-threatening, and the 34-year-old female driver suffered a badly injured arm.
The police arrested the 17-year-old driver of the Volkswagen on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He’s been released on bail as investigations continue.
Humberside Police are supporting the families during this tough time and are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage to reach out.
