A fatal collision in Bedfordshire has claimed the life of one teenage boy and seriously injured two others, with two people under arrest for suspected involvement in the incident.
At around 11:50 pm on April 3, a vehicle collided with two boys riding bicycles and a third boy riding a scooter in the town of Flitwick. The driver of the vehicle left the scene, but police later found the damaged car parked nearby. One boy was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, and the other two were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
Police have now arrested a man and a woman, believed to be in their twenties, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving while under the influence of a controlled drug.
The police are keen to identify the exact circumstances leading up to the collision, and have asked for assistance from the public. Anyone who witnessed the accident, or who may have other relevant information, is encouraged to come forward. In particular, the police are keen to review any available dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage of the incident.
Causing death by dangerous driving is a serious offence that usually attracts a custodial sentence. If you are accused of a driving offence such as dangerous driving, solicitors at Auriga Advocates have extensive knowledge and can offer a high level of support and advice. Call us now and we can discuss your situation together.