'He was the life and soul of the class': School's emotional tribute to boy killed in horror Wolverhampton crash
Sanjay Singh and his younger brother Pawanveer died in the crash on Birmingham New Road last week.
A headteacher has paid an emotional tribute to a young boy killed alongside his brother in a horror crash – as police were given more time to question a man arrested over their deaths.
Sanjay Singh, aged 10, and his 23-month-old brother Pawanveer died in the crash on the Birmingham New Road in Wolverhampton on Thursday night.
Claire Williams, headteacher at Cotwall End Primary School in Sedgley, described Sanjay as the “life and soul of the class”.
She said everyone at the school was “completely devastated” by the deaths of the brothers and that staff and pupils were being offered support.
She said: “We are all completely devastated at the loss of our much-loved pupil Sanjay Singh and his younger brother.
"Sanjay was a lively and fun boy who was the life and soul of the class, it was an absolute privilege and joy to teach him at our school and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
“On behalf of the school, I have sent my condolences to his family and our thoughts are with everyone who knew him at this difficult time.
"We will continue to offer support to staff and pupils affected by this tragedy.”
Custody
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released by police pending further investigation.
A 31-year-old man who was arrested at the scene also on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has already been released pending further investigation.
The two boys, from Dudley, were with their mother in their BMW turning right into Lawnswood Avenue, when they were struck by an Audi S3 at around 8.45pm on Thursday.
Councillor Sue Ridney, head of children’s services at Dudley Council, said: “Our community is mourning the tragic loss of two beautiful young lives.
“Their family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers at this awfully-sad time and I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all who are affected.
“Dudley Council is working closely with Cotwall End School and we will continue to offer help and support to pupils, parents and staff.”
