Officer involved in ‘tragic’ fatal collision followed force pursuit policy
An investigation launched following a double fatal collision has concluded that the police driver followed his force’s emergency response driving policies and procedures.
Ann Valley, 87, and 88-year-old Gwyneth DeCamps were travelling in a Nissan Micra on the A4 Bath Road in Calcot, Berkshire on January 23 when a police vehicle collided with them.
The Thames Valley Police officer was on the way to an emergency call in Reading in an unmarked police dog handler vehicle with lights and sirens on when the incident occurred.
Both women died following the collision and inquests into their deaths will be held “in due course”.
IOPC Regional Director Jonathan Green said: “The consequences of this incident were tragic, and my thoughts are with both families and all those affected.
“After conducting a thorough investigation, we found that the officer’s driving was in line with police policies for responding to emergency calls.”