Road traffic incident - Surrey Police, July 2017

On 22 July 2017 a Surrey Police officer was on general patrol when he noticed an incident occurring on the A325 bridge above the A331. As a result, he attempted to stop the traffic below. The officer successfully stopped traffic on the southbound carriageway and was in the process of stopping the traffic on the northbound carriageway. While this was occurring, a large goods vehicle approached, failed to stop and struck a stationary vehicle below the bridge. The driver and his passenger suffered serious non-fatal injuries.

Our investigators gathered and analysed material including footage of the incident from multiple sources. They also obtained and reviewed relevant training material and input from expert witnesses and members of the public who witnessed the incident.

Based on the evidence available we were of the opinion that the actions of the officer did not breach any standard of professional behaviour, and that there was no indication that the officer performed incorrectly in any way.

The investigation concluded there was no indication any police officer may have behaved in a manner that would justify the bringing of disciplinary proceedings or committed a criminal offence.