• BMW driver killed in crash as police hunt two cars that allegedly fled

    From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 13 05:54:29 2023
    A man has died following a crash in the Black Country. The young BMW driver died in the fatal incident on Stourbridge Road in Lye, just before 7pm on Friday night, November 10.

    West Midlands Police said they are hunting two cars who allegedly fled the scene, and issued details of the make and models that could be linked to the incident. Sadly the 21-year-old driver died at the scene after hitting what the force described as "
    street furniture."

    Officers are also scouring CCTV outside a car dealership and have urged anyone that can help their investigation to get in touch. It is understood there have been no arrests so far, and specialist officers are supporting the young man's devastated family.

    A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating after a man died in a collision on Stourbridge Road in Lye, just before 7pm last night (10 Nov). The 21-year-old driver of a black BMW 325 M Sport sadly died at the scene after hitting
    street furniture.

    "We believe two other cars were involved and could have contributed to the collision. Both cars did not stop and we’re now appealing for the drivers to come forward, or asking for anyone with information to contact us.

    "We’re looking for a white car, possibly a hatchback, and a small dark coloured car. We’re exploring CCTV from the scene outside a car dealership and the surrounding area. We’re also speaking to witnesses, but we would like to hear from anyone else
    who can assist us in discovering how this young man has tragically lost his life.

    "Our specialist investigators are in touch with the man’s family, so that we can keep them fully updated with our investigation. Our thoughts remain with them, after receiving such devastating news.

    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/bmw-driver-killed-crash-police-28088583

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Mon Nov 13 15:45:09 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

    A man has died following a crash in the Black Country.

    Sadly the 21-year-old driver died at the scene after hitting what the
    force described as "street furniture."

    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/bmw-driver-killed-crash-police-28088583

    REMOVE THE HAZARD
    Street furniture, trees, and inclement weather SHOULD BE BANNED.


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    Spike

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 13 08:39:08 2023
    QUOTE: Sadly the 21-year-old driver died at the scene after hitting what the force described as "street furniture.ENDS

    Lamppost by the sounds of it - flowers and beer cans next?

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Mon Nov 13 16:55:15 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

    QUOTE: Sadly the 21-year-old driver died at the scene after hitting what
    the force described as "street furniture.ENDS

    Lamppost by the sounds of it - flowers and beer cans next?

    Could have been a speed-camera post - you know, one put up for safety
    reasons and to save lives.

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Mon Nov 13 10:04:35 2023
    On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:39:10 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
    QUOTE: Sadly the 21-year-old driver died at the scene after hitting what the force described as "street furniture.ENDS

    Lamppost by the sounds of it - flowers and beer cans next?

    Well, blow me down.
    Carling is still the choice of the chavs.

    https://i2-prod.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article3497338.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_JWR_HMB_031119_joshhartley_02JPG.jpg

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Mon Nov 13 19:57:36 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
    On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 4:39:10 PM UTC, Simon Mason wrote:
    QUOTE: Sadly the 21-year-old driver died at the scene after hitting what
    the force described as "street furniture.ENDS

    Lamppost by the sounds of it - flowers and beer cans next?

    Well, blow me down.
    Carling is still the choice of the chavs.

    https://i2-prod.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article3497338.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_JWR_HMB_031119_joshhartley_02JPG.jpg

    Street furniture and inclement weather should be BANNED.

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    Spike

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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 13 12:10:37 2023
    QUOTE: The 21-year-old driver of a black BMW 325 M Sport sadly died at the scene after hitting street furniture. ENDS

    What the hell was the insurance on that car for a TWENTY ONE YEAR OLD man?
    A death trap just waiting to happen.

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  • From Spike@21:1/5 to Simon Mason on Mon Nov 13 22:20:03 2023
    Simon Mason <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
    QUOTE: The 21-year-old driver of a black BMW 325 M Sport sadly died at
    the scene after hitting street furniture. ENDS

    What the hell was the insurance on that car for a TWENTY ONE YEAR OLD man?

    If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.

    A death trap just waiting to happen.

    BAN street furniture and inclement weather NOW!


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  • From Simon Mason@21:1/5 to All on Mon Nov 13 23:33:43 2023
    Looks to be a bottle of tomato sauce here - most odd.

    https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/resources/images/1592180.jpg?type=mds-article-962

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