Road traffic collision following police pursuit – Metropolitan Police Service, November 2019

In November 2019, two police officers were in an unmarked police car when they noticed a car entering a roundabout without taking notice of other vehicles. They activated sirens and commenced a pursuit. On the exit of a roundabout the car undertook a van. The driver of the van became aware of police presence behind him and manoeuvred to his left to make way for them to pass. Subsequently the car and the van collided. The car mounted the side of the road and hit a member of public who received life threatening injuries. This investigation was referred to us as a death or serious injury investigation. We attended the scene and conducted a detailed examination. We analysed CCTV, ANPR footage, police officers’ body worn camera footage and vehicle data. We also reviewed radio transmissions and experts’ reports. This was compared to relevant legislation, policy and procedures. Our investigation concluded …