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UPDATE: Independent investigation following double fatal West Yorkshire police pursuit

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

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Published
2020-07-23
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Yorkshire Police

What was investigated

The IOPC is investigating a police pursuit that led to the deaths of two men after their car crashed into a road barrier. The pursuit lasted for about one minute before the crash occurred, with the driver failing to stop for a police vehicle.

Key findings

  • The police vehicle signalled for the driver to stop using emergency lights.
  • The driver failed to stop, leading to a short pursuit.
  • The car crashed into a road barrier, resulting in fatalities.
  • There was no contact between the police vehicle and the pursued car.
  • Witness statements, CCTV recordings, and body worn video footage are being analyzed.
  • Police incident logs and officer statements will be reviewed.
  • The families of the deceased are being supported and updated.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing to establish all circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

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.