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Sikh Teen Killed in London Crash as Driver Charged
A 17-year-old boy named Ranbir Singh died in a car crash in Southall, London.
The crash happened early on Saturday and involved a Ford Mustang.
Emergency workers tried to help him, but he died at the scene.
Another passenger, who is 26, was seriously hurt and remains in hospital.
Police arrested the driver, 20-year-old Sukhveer Singh.
He has been charged with several driving-related offences.
A court kept him in custody until his next hearing at the Old Bailey on October 19.
Police are still investigating and want people with videos or information to come forward.
Ranbir Singh, 17, died at the scene of a Southall collision involving a Ford Mustang.
A 26-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Police arrested and charged 20-year-old Sukhveer Singh over the collision.
The charges include causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance.
The Metropolitan Police is seeking CCTV, doorbell, mobile-phone and dashcam footage from witnesses.
- Who
- Ranbir Singh, 17, died; a 26-year-old passenger was seriously injured; and Sukhveer Singh, 20, was charged.
- What
- A road collision caused one death and one serious injury, followed by charges against the driver.
- Where
- The collision occurred on South Road in Southall, London.
- When
- The collision occurred in the early hours of Saturday; Sukhveer Singh appeared in court on Monday and is due at the Old Bailey on October 19.
- Why
- Police are investigating the full circumstances and want witness accounts and video evidence about the collision, driving beforehand and the Ford Mustang’s movements.
Key facts
- Fatality
- Ranbir Singh, aged 17, died at the scene.
- Injury
- A 26-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
- Accused
- Sukhveer Singh, aged 20, was arrested and charged.
- Vehicle
- The collision involved a Ford Mustang.
- Charges
- Charges include causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and using a vehicle without insurance.
- Court status
- Sukhveer Singh appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody.
- Police appeal
- Investigators want CCTV, doorbell, mobile-phone or dashcam footage and eyewitness accounts.
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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