Streetly crash: 'Caring, funny and loved' teenager dies four days after being hit by car
A teenage cyclist who was hit by a car in Streetly has died four days later.
Daniel Horton, aged, 18, from Streetly, was struck by a red Kia Rio, in Chester Road, in the early hours of Friday.
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and police confirmed he died yesterday.
His family have paid tribute to the 'caring, funny and loved teenager'.
They said: "We are heartbroken to lose our Dan, he was confident, caring, funny, and loved by everyone he met.
"We are proud to know that as an organ donor this devastating situation will help others."
The accident happened around the junctions of Bridle Lane and Foley Road East at around 12.30am.
The family are currently being supported by specialist officers and the investigating officer has asked for witnesses to come forward.
Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: "I am keen to hear form anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the collision.
"I would also like to hear from anyone who saw the Kia and the cyclist just before the collision.
"Our thoughts remain with the family at this time."
The 25-year-old driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail while inquiries continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt Hughes by emailing fl_collision_invest@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
