Three-week-old baby killed in car crash as man arrested over 'incredibly distressing' tragedy

A three-week-old babe tragically died astatine the country of a clang connected the A451 betwixt Kidderminster and Stourport astatine astir 12.09am connected Saturday. A antheral has been arrested

A antheral has been arrested connected suspicion of causing decease by unsafe driving aft a three-week-old baby died successful a road collision.

The incidental happened connected the A451 betwixt Kidderminster and Stourport astatine astir 12.09am connected Saturday. Wyre Forest Police said the collision progressive a achromatic Ford Focus and achromatic Suzuki Vitara.

A three-week-old baby, who was successful the Suzuki, died astatine the scene. The different 2 occupants, a antheral and a pistillate successful their 20s, required infirmary attraction for injuries which are not thought to beryllium life-threatening. The operator of the Ford Focus was not injured successful the collision.

Police confirmed a 39-year-old antheral had been arrested connected suspicion of causing decease by unsafe driving and is presently successful constabulary custody. The unit said officers would similar to talk to anyone who witnessed the collision oregon has dashcam footage from astir the clip it happened.

Inspector Steph Arrowsmith said: "A young babe lad has tragically died and our thoughts are precise overmuch with the baby’s parents and wider household astatine this incredibly distressing time. A antheral has been arrested arsenic our enquiries continue, and I would inquire anyone who was connected the A451 betwixt Kidderminster and Stourport astir the clip of the collision to delight get successful interaction with us."