Teen Passenger, 16, Suffers Serious Head Injuries After VW With False Plates Crashes in Birmingham

An 18-year-old driver was also injured after a Volkswagen Passat struck several parked cars before colliding with a lorry in the early hours of Saturday. Police are investigating the crash.

A 16-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with serious head injuries after a Volkswagen Passat allegedly displaying false number plates crashed into several vehicles in Birmingham, England.

The collision happened on Warwick Road shortly before 5 a.m. on October 24, 2026, according to West Midlands Police.

An 18-year-old man who was driving the Volkswagen also suffered injuries, although police said they were not believed to be serious.

Car Hit Parked Vehicles Before Colliding With Lorry
Police said the Volkswagen struck several parked cars before crashing into a lorry on Warwick Road.

Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of the collision. The 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital for urgent treatment for serious head injuries.

Authorities said the vehicle was allegedly displaying false number plates at the time of the crash.

Police have not released further details about what caused the driver to lose control or whether any arrests have been made.

Police Appeal for Witnesses
West Midlands Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact police through the force’s online Live Chat service or by calling 101.

Callers should quote incident log number 565 of October 24, 2026.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further details may be released as more information becomes available.

Source: The Sun — Teen Passenger Seriously Injured After VW on False Plates Crashes Into Parked Cars and Lorry in Birmingham