Cops’ stark warning to Porsche driver who hit & killed boy, 2, before fleeing – as hunt enters 2nd day
COPS have given a stark warning to a Porsche driver who hit and killed a 2-year-old boy before fleeing as their hunt enters its second day.
The toddler was killed after the stolen Porsche smashed into a Toyota in Smethwick, West Midlands, shortly before 11pm on Saturday.
Police are in a desperate appeal for the driver of the Porsche Cayenne to hand themselves in after they made the “wrong decision” by fleeing from the horror crash.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the little boy at this extremely difficult time.
“I would urge the driver of the Porsche to do the right thing and come and talk to us.
“They made the wrong decision to run away and I’m asking them now to make the right one.
“I also want to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision and hasn’t already spoken to us, or has CCTV or dash-cam footage to get in touch.”
Everyone, including the young boy, was rushed to hospital following the collision.
Despite medics’ best efforts, the two-year-old could not be saved and was sadly pronounced dead.
A woman, 29, and a 30-year-old man remain in hospital in a serious condition.
Another man and woman, both 30, are both said to be stable.
West Midlands Police say the driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne fled the scene.
The force believes the grey Porsche Cayenne was travelling from the island on Kenrick Way before it hit the Toyota on Dartmouth Road.
The car is said to have been stolen earlier in December.
Tributes have poured in for the youngster.
One woman said: “How tragic. My heart goes out to the poor family who lost their little one. Just heartbreaking.”
Another added: “That little boy has a family, presents for Christmas, a bedroom.
“I feel so sorry for the family and hope the person responsible does the right thing and hands themself in.”
Anyone with information can contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on email at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk.
Or, call 101 quoting log 4421 14 December.