Fatal collision following pursuit - Greater Manchester Police, July 2018

At 12.35pm on 31 July 2018, Greater Manchester Police officers initiated a pursuit of a white Vauxhall Mokka after it failed to stop when signalled to do so. During the pursuit, the Mokka collided with three cars, including a taxi. The driver of the taxi was outside the vehicle at the time and was hit by the Mokka. He subsequently died. The driver of the Mokka was subsequently convicted of causing the death of the taxi driver.

During the investigation our investigators obtained accounts from the officers in the police vehicle. We also reviewed the dashcam footage and radio transmissions. All the officers involved in the incident were treated as witnesses as there was no indication that they had acted otherwise than in accordance with their training and force policies.

Evidence indicated that the pursuit had been properly authorised and was conducted in accordance with force policies and training. The pursuit was very short and ended when the Mokka collided with the three cars.

Based on the evidence available we found no indication that any person serving with the police may have behaved in a manner that would justify the bringing of disciplinary proceedings, or had committed a criminal offence.

We concluded our investigation in December 2018, but waited until criminal proceeding against the driver of the Mokka had concluded, and we had received confirmation that there would be no inquest, to publish its outcomes.