Residents express concerns over ongoing street racing after tragic incident
Smethwick: It’s heartbreaking to hear about the toddler who lost his life in a hit-and-run. Residents are saying that this area has been a hotspot for boy racers for ages.
The little boy, just two years old, died after a crash involving two cars late Saturday night. Four others, including the child, were rushed to the hospital, but sadly, they couldn’t save him.
West Midlands Police are on the lookout for the driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne that fled the scene. Turns out, the car was stolen, which just adds to the tragedy.
Two adults are still in serious condition, while another woman has been released from the hospital. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved.
This incident comes right after a court banned street racing in Birmingham and the Black Country. Residents have been complaining about the reckless driving for a long time.
One local, Russell George, mentioned he was expecting something like this to happen. He had already called the police earlier that night because he saw people racing around.
He described the scene, saying it was really sad that a small child was involved. He’s seen the racing get out of hand, with people even bringing their kids to watch.
Despite the police’s efforts, boy racers seem to be very organized, picking times when they think they can get away with it. It’s frustrating for the community.
Recently, some racers were given suspended sentences for speeding in the area, but it seems like the problem persists. The police are trying to crack down on this dangerous behavior.
Ch Insp Keeley Bevington from the police said street racing brings misery and danger to everyone around. Local leaders are also calling for an end to this reckless behavior.
It’s a tough time for the community, and the police are urging anyone with information about the stolen Porsche to come forward. Everyone just wants to see an end to this chaos.