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IOPC begins investigation into fatal road traffic incident in Putney

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2024-01-29
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

We have begun an independent investigation into the involvement of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) prior to a fatal road traffic collision on the A3 near Putney Common. We understand that a Range Rover failed to stop for police, leading to a pursuit and a subsequent collision with a motorbike, resulting in the death of the motorbike rider.

Key findings

  • The incident occurred on the A3 near Putney Common.
  • A Range Rover failed to stop for police.
  • Police initiated a pursuit at around 12.30am.
  • The Range Rover collided with a motorbike.
  • The motorbike rider was declared dead at the scene.
  • The occupant of the Range Rover was not seriously injured.
  • IOPC investigators were notified and attended the scene immediately.
  • The investigation was declared independent at 5.49am.

Outcome

The investigation is at an early stage.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.