Man Dies in Crash After Police Pursuit Near Stratford-upon-Avon
BBC News reports on a tragic incident where a man lost his life and two women were injured following a police pursuit.
Crash Details
- A 19-year-old male driver died after his black Audi collided with a white Ford Puma.
- The pursuit began when police attempted to stop the Audi on Birmingham Road around 17:30 BST on Monday.
- The driver failed to pull over, leading to a 15-minute chase before the crash on the A439 Warwick Road.
Injuries and Aftermath
- The driver of the Ford, a woman in her 70s, was seriously injured and remains in critical condition in hospital.
- Her female passenger was also seriously hurt but her condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
- An additional patient from the Audi sustained non-serious injuries.
- Multiple other cars were damaged during the pursuit.
Police Response and Investigation
- Warwickshire Police described the Audi's actions as failing to stop for police and making off after the pursuit.
- The road was closed for several hours following the crash, with a police investigation and referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
- The IOPC is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, which included attending the post-incident operation.
- They are appealing for any footage of the pursuit from other motorists.