A teenage girl was tragically killed following a fatal collision during a police pursuit in Dagenham in the early hours of Friday morning.
Just after 2.30am on Friday 25 November, Essex Police officers began following a vehicle on the A13. During the pursuit near Rainham, the chased car was involved in a serious collision with another vehicle.
A female passenger in the second car was struck and died at the scene despite emergency services’ efforts.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Packer, Essex Police gold commander, said: “Shortly after 2.30am this morning, Friday 25 November, a vehicle failed to stop when requested by officers on the A13 in Essex. The vehicle was then involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. Despite the best efforts of officers and medics at the scene, a female passenger in the second vehicle has now died.”
Essex Police are working closely with the Metropolitan Police, who are leading the investigation. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) as part of the inquiry.
The fatal collision took place on the A13 near Rainham. The victim was a female passenger in the second vehicle. The police pursuit began after the vehicle failed to stop. The Metropolitan Police are leading the investigation, and the IOPC has been notified to ensure independent oversight.
The investigation is ongoing as police continue to piece together the events leading up to the horrific crash.
Originally published by UKNIP.
