A 23-year-old man has died after a car crash near a Black Country farm in the early hours
of Christmas. Yesterday, December 25, shortly after two in the morning, the black Ford Fiesta was “found on its side” close to Forge Mill Farm in West Bromwich, Sandwell.
The driver suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. Another man, also aged 23, was injured and arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
His injuries are not considered life-threatening, according to West Midlands Police, and he has been released “pending further investigation.” A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We are appealing for dash cam footage and witnesses to come forward after a man died in a collision in West Bromwich in the early hours of yesterday morning.
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“We have learned that, just after two in the morning, a black Ford Fiesta was discovered on its side in Forge Lane close to Forge Mill Farm. A 23-year-old man suffered serious injuries and sadly died at the scene.
Although injured, the 23-year-old man’s wounds were not considered life-threatening.
He was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released pending further investigation.
“We’re now urging any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to please come forward.” “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of this man who are still coming to terms with what has happened,” said Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes of the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
“We have specialist family liaison officers supporting them at this incredibly sad time. We want anyone with information to speak to us and help us understand exactly what happened leading to this tragic incident.
