Man dies in crash following police pursuit
Summary
A man died and a woman was seriously injured in a car crash after a police chase near Stratford-upon-Avon. The black Audi, which did not stop for police, crashed into a white Ford Puma, leading to an investigation by the police watchdog.Key Facts
- Police tried to stop a black Audi on Birmingham Road just before 5:30 pm, but the driver did not stop.
- The Audi was chased for about 15 minutes and crashed into a white Ford Puma on the A439 Warwick Road.
- The male driver of the Audi died at the scene.
- The female driver of the Ford was seriously hurt and is in critical condition in the hospital.
- Several other cars were damaged during the police pursuit.
- The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, is investigating the incident because a death happened after police contact.
- The A439 Warwick Road is closed between Marraway roundabout and Ingon Lane and Sandbanks Lane and will stay closed for some time.
- The area had safety improvements two years ago, including a one-way system, lower speed limits, better road lighting, and a protected turning lane.
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