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IOPC investigation after road collision in Newcastle

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

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Published
2022-07-19
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Northumbria Police

What was investigated

The IOPC investigation was initiated following a road collision between a police car and a motorbike on 8 July. The police car was responding to an emergency call with its blue lights activated at the time of the collision.

Key findings

  • The officer was responding to an emergency call.
  • The officer was driving with blue lights on.
  • A police car was involved in a collision with a motorbike.
  • The collision occurred on the A1 flyover exit slip road.
  • A female passenger died in hospital days after the incident.
  • The motorbike rider was seriously injured and remains hospitalized.

Outcome

The investigation aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the collision and ensure accountability.

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.