Man Dies in Crash After Police Pursuit Near Stratford-upon-Avon
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Man Dies in Crash After Police Pursuit
By Shannen Headley, West Midlands
Published 25 August 2026, 09:28 BST
Updated 30 minutes ago
A man has died and a woman has been seriously hurt in a crash after a police pursuit near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Officers tried to stop a black Audi on Birmingham Road shortly before 17:30 BST on Monday but the driver failed to pull over. Warwickshire Police said.
A pursuit began and 15 minutes later the Audi crashed into a white Ford Puma, with the Audi's male driver confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver of the Ford, a woman, was seriously injured and remains in hospital in critical condition. An investigation by the police watchdog is under way.
Supt Steve Flavell stated:
"Our thoughts are with the families of everyone involved in this collision... We're providing specialist support to them at this extremely difficult time."
He added that a mandatory referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to the death following police contact. They have declared an independent investigation and the force has pledged full cooperation.
The A439 Warwick Road remains closed from the Marraway roundabout to its junction with Ingon Lane and Sand Barn Lane. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes.