Teenage boy killed after ‘driving at speed’ before ‘rolling’ Porsche in early hours crash as man, 27, is arrested
A TEENAGE boy has been killed after “driving at speed” and “rolling” a Porsche as cops arrest a 27-year-old man.
The youngster was travelling along Banbury Road, in Gaydon, Warwickshire on December 21 2024.
Emergency services responded to calls concerning a single-vehicle collision at 2:15am.
The teen was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the Porsche was not seriously injured.
Warwickshire Police have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of use, cause, or permit offences under the Road Traffic Act.
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said: “On 21 December 2024 at 2:15am, we received a report that a grey Porsche Macan had been involved in a single-vehicle collision on Banbury Road, Gaydon.
“The driver, a boy in his late teens, travelled along the road at speed before leaving the road and rolling the vehicle. He sadly died from his injuries at the scene.
“Next of kin have been informed and are receiving support.
“The passenger in the vehicle did not have any significant injuries reported.
“Following this incident, a 27-year-old man from Temple Herdewyke has been arrested on suspicion of use, cause, or permit offences under the Road Traffic Act.
“We are looking for any witnesses to this collision, particularly if you have dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage between 2am and 2:30am that could help with our investigation.
“You can make a report online at www.warwickshire.police.uk/report, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, citing Incident 41 of 21 December.
“We have been made aware that some footage of this incident may have been released over social media.
“Due to the distressing nature of any footage of this incident and its potential for impact on the families and friends of those involved, please do not share this footage online and send it directly to us using the reporting tools provided.
“The investigating officer is PC 1001 Pearson.”