Wiltshire police officer under investigation for causing death by dangerous driving in a pursuit crash, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Jamie Donnelly on January 2, 2024.

A police officer in Wiltshire, UK, is being investigated for causing death by dangerous driving by The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following a fatal crash on January 2, 2024. The incident involved a Vauxhall Astra that was being pursued by a Wiltshire Police vehicle, which led to a crash at the Commonhead roundabout, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Jamie Donnelly. The officer has also been issued a gross misconduct notice for potentially breaching police standards of professional behavior, while the IOPC is examining the officers' actions and decisions in accordance with policies and their training. A separate criminal investigation into the driving of the Astra is ongoing.

February 01, 2024
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