A three-week-old baby has been killed in a tragic road accident – with a man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The tragedy occurred on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport at about 12:09 am on Saturday.
Wyre Forest Police reported that the collision involved a black Ford Focus and Suzuki Vitara.
A three-week-old baby who was in the Suzuki sadly died at the scene. The other two occupants, a man and a woman in their 20s, required hospital treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
The driver of the other vehicle was uninjured in the collision.
Police confirmed that a 39-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is currently in police custody.
The force stated that officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from around the time of the incident.
Inspector Steph Arrowsmith said, “A young baby boy has tragically died, and our thoughts are very much with the baby’s parents and wider family at this incredibly distressing time.
“A man has been arrested as our enquiries continue, and I would ask anyone who was on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport around the time of the collision to please get in contact with us.”
