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Man charged after Sikh teenager dies in Southall car collision
A 17-year-old named Ranbir Singh died in a car crash in Southall.
He was a passenger in a Ford Mustang.
The crash happened early on Saturday 19.
Another passenger, aged 26, was seriously injured and is still in hospital.
The driver, Sukhveer Singh, was arrested at the scene.
He has been charged with several offences connected to the crash.
A court sent him into custody until his next hearing.
Police are asking people with video or other information to contact them.
Ranbir Singh, 17, died at the scene of a collision on South Road, Southall.
He was a passenger in a Ford Mustang involved in the early-hours crash on Saturday 19.
A second passenger, aged 26, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Driver Sukhveer Singh, 20, was charged with several driving and vehicle-related offences.
Police are appealing for CCTV, doorbell, mobile-phone and dashcam footage from witnesses.
- Who
- Ranbir Singh, 17, died; Sukhveer Singh, 20, was charged; a 26-year-old passenger was seriously injured.
- What
- A Ford Mustang was involved in a collision that killed one passenger and seriously injured another.
- Where
- South Road in Southall, London.
- When
- The collision occurred in the early hours of Saturday 19; Sukhveer Singh appeared in court on Monday 21.
- Why
- Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and seeking witness and video evidence.
Key facts
- Victim
- Ranbir Singh, aged 17
- Location
- South Road, Southall
- Vehicle
- Ford Mustang
- Other passenger
- A 26-year-old man with serious injuries who remains in hospital
- Driver charged
- Sukhveer Singh, aged 20
- Charges
- Causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and using a vehicle without insurance
- Next hearing
- Sukhveer Singh is due to appear at the Old Bailey on October 19
Quotes
Detective Inspector Fiaz Janjua
Officer from the Metropolitan Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit
“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the passenger in the car, Ranbir Singh, aged 17, sadly died at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed and continue to receive support from specialist officers.”
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“While a man has now been charged in connection with this collision, our investigation remains ongoing and we are continuing to establish the full circumstances leading up to the incident.”
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