Man extradited from Latvia charged over death of 12-year-old boy in West Midlands
Dolars Aleksanders has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on Radford Road, Coventry in June 2024.
A man has been charged following the death of a 12-year-old boy in the West Midlands.
Dolars Aleksanders has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash on Radford Road, Coventry in June 2024, which resulted in the death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater.
The 23-year-old was detained last month and extradited from Latvia following efforts from West Midlands Police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and National Crime Agency (NCA).
He flown into Gatwick Airport yesterday (August 5) and was then transported to a custody block in the West Midlands, where he was charged.
Aleksanders has been remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today (August 6).
Ben Samples, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Dolars Aleksanders with one count of causing death by dangerous driving following a police investigation into a fatal road traffic collision that led to the death of Keaton Slater.
“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court to pursue criminal proceedings.
“CPS West Midlands has worked closely with West Midlands Police, Home Office, the Latvian authorities, Europol, the Joint International Crime Centre (JICC), CPS International and our Extradition Unit to bring Mr Aleksanders back to face proceedings in a UK court for an alleged crime that took place here.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added: “Keaton's parents continue to be supported by specially trained officers. They have been fully updated around these developments and we thank them for their patience and support during our investigation.”