Overview
- A Ford Mustang crashed on South Road in Southall in the early hours of Saturday, and 17-year-old passenger Ranbir Singh was declared dead at the scene.
- Police arrested the 20-year-old driver at the scene and charged him with causing death by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking and other driving offences; he was remanded and is due at the Old Bailey on 19 October.
- A second passenger, a 26-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital as detectives continue to seek updates on his condition.
- The Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the probe and is asking anyone with CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage or who witnessed the car’s movements to contact officers.
- Specialist officers are supporting the bereaved family while investigators gather electronic evidence and witness statements to establish the full circumstances and prepare for prosecution.