IOPC investigation into police actions prior to the death of a teenager in Somerset
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2024-11-14
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Avon and Somerset Police
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the actions of Avon and Somerset Police before a 17 year old girl died on the M5 in Somerset. The police car stopped on the motorway, allowing her to exit, after which she was involved in a collision and died at the scene.
Key findings
- The police car stopped on the motorway before the incident occurred.
- The girl exited the police car shortly before the collision.
- An ambulance was called but she died at the scene.
- Initial accounts from officers have been gathered.
- Witness statements are being obtained.
- The coroner has been informed.
- A post-mortem has been carried out.
Outcome
The investigation is at an early stage and ongoing.
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- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
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- Avon and Somerset Police force profile
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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.