A 42-year-old man from Bishops Castle has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the death of Dylan Price.
The man was arrested this morning (13 October) and has now been released on police bail pending further investigations.
Officers are still continuing to appeal for information following the 17-year-old’s death on Sunday 19 September.
At around 5am he was found on the B4385 Brampton Road in Bishops Castle. Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene but sadly the young man died.
A post-mortem examination revealed injuries consistent with a collision with a vehicle.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 140i of 19 September.
You can also visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.
Alternatively, you can speak 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They will never ask for your details and they cannot trace your IP address. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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Officers are continuing to appeal for information after the death of a young man in Shropshire.
The 17-year-old who sadly died has now been formally identified as Dylan Price.
Around 5am on Sunday 19 September he was found on the B4385 Brampton Road in Bishops Castle.
Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene but sadly the young man died.
A post-mortem examination revealed injuries consistent with a collision with a vehicle.
Detective Inspector Jo Delahay said: “Our thoughts remain with the young man’s family and we are offering them our full support.
“We understand the significant impact this tragic incident has had on the community.
“We continue to carry out enquiries into the incident and ask anyone who may have driven or walked along Brampton Road between 1am and 5.30am on Sunday 19 September to please get in touch.
“We also ask anyone who may have witnessed or captured on dash cam any vehicles in the area or anyone who was acting suspiciously.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 140i of 19 September.
You can also visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.
Alternatively, you can speak 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They will never ask for your details and they cannot trace your IP address. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
