Driver Charged After Two-Year-Old Dies in Crash
Driver Charged After Two-Year-Old Dies in Crash

Driver Charged After Two-Year-Old Dies in Crash

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A tragic two-car collision in Smethwick, West Midlands, resulted in the death of a two-year-old boy and left two adults seriously injured. The incident occurred when a stolen Porsche Cayenne crashed into a Toyota Auris carrying the child and four adults on Saturday evening. Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing serious injury, and several other offenses, including driving while disqualified and without insurance. He has been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on December 18. Local authorities are investigating the incident, which has drawn attention to ongoing issues with dangerous driving and street racing in the area, prompting calls for better road safety measures. Residents and politicians alike are advocating for stronger enforcement to combat reckless driving, highlighting the urgent need for action following this devastating event.

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