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IOPC makes referral to CPS in Gateshead fatal road traffic incident investigation

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

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Published
2024-01-09
Investigation type
managed
Force involved
Northumbria Police

What was investigated

Following an investigation into the actions of a police officer prior to a fatal road traffic incident, the IOPC has referred a file to the CPS for consideration of criminal charges. The investigation was initiated after a collision involving a police vehicle and a motorbike.

Key findings

  • An officer may have committed a criminal offence in relation to their driving.
  • A file has been referred to the CPS for potential criminal charges.
  • There is a case to answer for gross misconduct regarding the officer's actions.
  • The police constable was interviewed under criminal caution.
  • An investigation followed a referral from Northumbria Police.
  • A forensic collision investigation report was completed and peer reviewed.
  • The family of the victim has been kept informed during the process.
  • The CPS will decide whether to bring criminal charges.

Outcome

The investigation indicates possible misconduct, and a referral has been made to the CPS for criminal consideration.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Reviewed by the BlueLineHub Editorial Team
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.