IOPC investigation after fatal road collision in Sheffield following police pursuit
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2023-04-13
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- South Yorkshire Police
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a fatal road traffic incident in Sheffield following a short pursuit involving South Yorkshire Police officers. A black Mercedes collided with two parked cars after a brief pursuit lasting approximately 13 seconds.
Key findings
- The driver of the Mercedes sadly died at the scene.
- The pursuit lasted approximately 13 seconds.
- Initial accounts were gathered from the officers involved.
- Dashcam footage and CCTV from the area were recovered.
- The investigation is in its early stages.
- There is a mandatory requirement for forces to refer incidents resulting in death or serious injury.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing and will look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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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.