CCTV footage captures the BMW moments before Coventry’s fatal run-off

CCTV captured a BMW moments before it plowed into and killed a boy in Coventry. In the footage, he is seen traveling along Radford Road just seconds before hitting 12-year-old Keaton Slater.

Young Keaton died after being hit by a black BMW on Radford Road, near Aldi, at around 4.30pm on Friday (June 14). He was seriously injured and died at the scene, West Midlands Police said.

Detectives today (June 16) released a major update to the investigation and said they seized a black BMW after it was found abandoned in New Arley on Friday (June 14). It is now being forensically examined, West Midlands Police said.

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One person turned himself in yesterday evening (Saturday, June 15) and was interviewed voluntarily. Police said the unnamed person had been “released under investigation.” No arrests have yet been made, West Midlands Police said.

And this afternoon, the force named Dolars Aleksanders, 21, as a suspect in the incident. The force said they wanted to speak to him on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Investigators are still looking for the driver of the BMW involved in the tragic collision on Radford Road. Today (June 16) officers will retrieve and review the CCTV.

Police have appealed for the driver or whoever was in the BMW at the time to “do the right thing”. Sergeant Rich Evans urged those involved to contact West Midlands Police.

Sgt Evans, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A family have lost a 12-year-old boy in a horrific incident and our thoughts are with them. We are supporting them in this most dire of times and keeping them informed as our work to trace those responsible continues.

“We would like to thank all those people who have already contacted us with information and our inquiries are progressing. But we would again appeal to those involved, or anyone who knows them, to search their conscience, do the right thing and tell us what you know.”

Sgt Evans added: “If you have dashcam or doorbell or CCTV footage and you haven’t spoken to us yet, please get in touch. Or if you have information that you think will help, please let us know.

“Contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 3407-140624. For anyone who doesn’t want to give their details but wants to help, speak anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Keaton Slater’s loved ones today paid tribute to the much-loved 12-year-old, describing him as “beautiful inside and out”. Funds are being raised in the wake of the tragedy, with more than £33,000 donated on JustGiving.

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