‘Our family’s brightest light’ – tribute to young man killed in collision in Birmingham city centre

Ryan Sandhu was tragically killed following a three-car collision on the A38 (M) Aston just after midnight last Sunday (June 2).

He was confirmed dead at the scene.

His heartbroken family issued a statement today saying: “In loving memory of Ryan Sandhu, 21 and our family’s brightest light. His infectious humor and playful spirit made him the heart and soul of our family.

“As the baby of our family, Ryan was loved beyond words by each of us. Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, our lives have been forever shattered by his loss. He will be missed more than words can express.”

Two people left the scene before police arrived and were chased away from the collision.

Two men, aged 27 and 24, were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and bailed pending further enquiries.

Police are looking at CCTV and dash cam footage but want to hear from anyone with information that can help with the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Rich Evans, from West Midlands Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our inquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage and has not yet spoken to us to present the information you have, no. no matter how small.

“Our thoughts are with Ryan’s family as we continue to support them.”

Witnesses or people with information, including dash cam footage, can contact police via Live Chat on the website, call 101 or email investigators at [email protected] quoting log 46 of 2 June.