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IOPC investigation after death of woman involved in collision with Staffordshire Police vehicle

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

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Published
2025-02-03
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Staffordshire Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the actions of officers following the death of a woman who was injured in a traffic collision in Stoke-on-Trent involving a Staffordshire Police vehicle. The incident involved a collision between an unmarked police car and the woman's vehicle, which resulted in her initial hospitalization and later, her death.

Key findings

  • The police vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle.
  • The woman was initially hospitalized with injuries after the collision.
  • She was discharged but later re-admitted to hospital.
  • The woman sadly died on 25 December 2024.
  • A conduct referral was made by Staffordshire Police after the incident.
  • The IOPC decided to independently investigate after her death.
  • Material for review has been gathered including body worn footage and police transmissions.
  • The investigation is still ongoing.

Outcome

The IOPC is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death following the traffic collision.

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.