Boy, 17, killed in smash after police chase is named – as family pay tribute to their ‘beautiful son’
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy killed in a horror smash has been named with his family paying tribute to their much-loved son.
Brae Bull died after the car he was travelling in crashed into a tree just before midnight on July 21, near Bosty Lane in Aldridge, Walsall.
It’s thought traffic officers spotted the vehicle moments earlier and there was a short pursuit, according to West Midlands Police.
Cops gave initial medical assistance, including CPR, at the scene until paramedics from the West Midlands Ambulance Service arrived.
Brae died at the scene from his injuries.
His family have how released a photograph of Brae as well as a moving tribute which said: “As a family we are truly heartbroken from the tragic passing of Brae.
“Our beautiful son touched the hearts of so many people, he was a polite, cheeky and loveable boy who was taken from us far too soon. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by us all.”
Three other people, a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 21 and 22 were rushed to hospital and their conditions are not thought to be life-threatening.
West Midlands Police confirmed there was a “short police pursuit.”