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A 30-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a boy died following an alleged collision.
A gray Porsche Cayenne crashed into a Toyota Auris carrying four adults and a two-year-old boy on Dartmouth Road in Smethwick, near Birmingham, on Saturday night, West Midlands Police said.
The two people in the Toyota, a 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, remain in a serious condition in hospital.
Shajeel Shahzad has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, two counts of causing grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop after a collision.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
West Midlands Police added in a statement: “Our officers are offering their support to everyone involved at this horrific time.
“We are still appealing for information or CCTV footage and you can contact us by email at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk. “Alternatively, call 101, or send us a message via Live Chat and quote log 4421 December 14.”