Woman remains critical after fatal pursuit collision
A woman remains in critical condition following a fatal collision in Stratford-upon-Avon involving a police pursuit. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the incident after the driver of the pursued vehicle died at the scene.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions regarding police pursuit protocols and public safety, leading to an mandatory independent investigation.
Image source, Jacqui Anne Image caption, The police watchdog is investigating the circumstances around the collision
A woman remains in a critical condition after a police pursuit in Stratford-upon-Avon which saw one man die and two women injured.
The 19-year-old driver of a black Audi failed to stop for officers on Birmingham Road shortly before 17:30 BST on Monday, Warwickshire Police said.
He was pursued by officers for about six minutes before colliding with a white Ford Puma on the on the A439 Warwick Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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