Man and woman arrested after teenage boy killed in crash in Flitwick

Man and woman arrested after teenage boy killed in crash in FlitwickPolice arrived at Greenfield Road in Flitwick at 11.50pm on Friday following reports that a car had been involved in a crash with three teenage boys - two riding a bike and another on a scooterNewsJoe Smith News Reporter15:55, 04 Apr 2026Updated 15:58, 04 Apr 2026View ImageGreenfield Road, FlitwickPolice have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a teenage boy was killed following a crash in Bedfordshire.Cops arrived at the scene following reports that a car had been involved in a crash with three teenage boys - two riding a bike and another on a scooter.The incident occurred on Greenfield Road in Flitwick at 11.50pm on Friday, the force said.One of the three boys was pronounced dead at the scene while the two others were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.The driver had left the scene but a blue BMW with significant damage was found on a nearby street, police said.Officers arrested the man and the woman, both in their 20s, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, driving over the prescribed limit and driving above the specified limit of a controlled drug.Detective Sergeant Shona Searle, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire serious collision investigation unit, said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of the boy who has lost his life in this incident, as well as the families of the two other boys who were injured.“We are currently following several lines of inquiry to establish the circumstances around the collision and are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dash cam footage, doorbell footage or CCTV to get in touch as soon as possible.”Article continues belowAnyone with information has been asked to either make a report online or call 101 quoting Operation Birch.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply b...