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Merseyside Police officer under investigation following death of Rachael Moore in Liverpool

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

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Published
2023-02-17
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Merseyside Police

What was investigated

The IOPC is conducting a criminal investigation into a Merseyside Police officer's actions following the death of a woman in a fatal collision with a police vehicle. The investigation began after a mandatory referral from the police regarding the incident that occurred while the officer was responding to an emergency call.

Key findings

  • A police vehicle was involved in a fatal collision.
  • The collision occurred while responding to an unrelated emergency call.
  • CCTV footage has been obtained as part of the investigation.
  • The officer is under investigation for causing death by dangerous driving.
  • The officer has been notified of potential gross misconduct related to their driving.
  • The investigation will assess the police driver's adherence to policy and procedure.
  • Rachael Moore was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The IOPC has been in contact with Rachael's family.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and a decision regarding potential charges or disciplinary actions will be made once the investigation concludes.

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.