Collision following pursuit - Kent Police, November 2018

On 11 November 2018, while on mobile patrol in a marked police vehicle, Kent Police officers noted a strong smell of cannabis coming from a BMW driving ahead of them. The officers attempted to stop the BMW, but it was driven away at speed. After a brief police pursuit, the BMW collided with parked vehicles. The pursuit lasted approximately 13 seconds before the BMW crashed.

Immediately after the collision, the driver of the BMW attempted to leave the scene and was detained. The driver’s injuries were initially thought to be severe, however, following medical assessment they were discharged from hospital the next day. The passenger of the BMW sustained severe injuries as a result of the impact.

Our investigators obtained and analysed radio transmissions, CCTV footage and police officer statements.

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