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IOPC investigation after fatal road collision in Norfolk following police pursuit

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

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Published
2022-06-01
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Norfolk Constabulary

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a road traffic incident in Little Fransham, in which a man died, following a pursuit involving Norfolk Constabulary officers. At around 5pm on 23 May, police were pursuing a silver Citroen C3 on the A47 when it left the carriageway and overturned on a verge.

Key findings

  • A man died following a police pursuit.
  • The pursuit involved officers from Norfolk Constabulary.
  • The incident occurred on the A47 in Little Fransham.
  • The driver was taken to hospital and died on 29 May.
  • Initial accounts were gathered from the officers involved.
  • Body-worn video, dashcam footage, and CCTV are being reviewed.
  • The IOPC declared an independent investigation on 30 May.
  • Investigation is in early stages.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and findings will determine the next steps.

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.