Police Probe After Teen Killed on M5 Near Taunton
17-Year-Old Dies After Police Vehicle Incident
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched a serious investigation after a 17-year-old girl was tragically hit and killed by a vehicle on the M5 near Taunton on Monday night.
Girl Exited Police Van Moments Before Crash
An IOPC spokesperson confirmed Avon and Somerset Police alerted them that the teenager was being transported in a police van on her way to custody. She reportedly got out of the vehicle just before being fatally struck on the motorway.
IOPC Teams Scramble to Uncover What Happened
Investigators are now combing through the police’s post-incident procedures and gathering crucial evidence to establish exactly how this devastating event unfolded.
“Our sympathies are with the girl’s loved ones and everyone affected by her death,” the spokesperson said, highlighting the tragedy’s impact.
The probe promises a thorough, impartial review focused on transparency and accountability. More details will be revealed as the investigation moves forward.
