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Teddy bear left at scene of fatal crash involving stolen Porsche in tribute to boy, 2

A teddy bear has been left at the scene of a fatal crash in Smethwick in tribute to a two-year-old boy who died.

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Police have launched an investigation following the hit-and-run collision on Dartmouth Road, off Kenrick Way, just before 11pm on Saturday (December 14).

The child died after being taken to hospital alongside four adults, including a woman, aged 29 ,and a 30-year-old man, who were described by West Midlands Police as being in a serious condition.

Another man and a woman, aged 30, were meanwhile said to be stable. 

Police tape spotted on Monday morning at the scene of the crash
Police tape spotted on Monday morning at the scene of the crash

The driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne involved in the crash, which is believed to have been stolen earlier this month, fled the scene.

West Midlands Police has appealed to the driver - who is thought to have been travelling from the island on Kenrick Way before hitting a Toyota - to come forward.

Teddy bear left at the scene

Blue police tape could be spotted tied to a barrier on Dartmouth Road on Monday morning alongside a brown teddy bear in tribute to the young boy who lost his life.

A teddy bear left at the scene of the crash in Smethwick
A teddy bear left at the scene of the crash in Smethwick

The road was shut following the fatal collision as police worked at the scene, but has since reopened.

Four adults and a child were taken to hospital after the crash
Four adults and a child were taken to hospital after the crash

Tributes have poured in on social media to the boy. 

Cecilia Kaur wrote to Facebook: "Heart breaking news. Thoughts are with the family. Rest in peace little angel. Hope the driver is caught and a rough sentence is given." 

A two-year-old boy died following the crash
A two-year-old boy died following the crash

Anyone with information about the crash should contact SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk, call 101 or get in touch via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website between 8am and midnight, quoting log 4421 of December 14.

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