A police officer has been slapped with a driving ban and fined after seriously injuring a pedestrian while rushing to an emergency call.
PC Parsons Crashes at Speed During Firearms Chase
PC Dan Parsons, 32, slammed into a 19-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing after speeding through a red light at Emersons Green roundabout on Sunday 24 November 2024. Parsons was in an unmarked police car responding to a suspected firearms incident in Longwell Green when the collision occurred.
The young woman suffered serious injuries and was treated by paramedics and officers before being rushed to hospital.
Major Investigation Leads to Charges
The Serious Collisions Investigation Team launched a detailed probe into the crash. Parsons was subsequently charged with causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving after a referral to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Judge Hits PC Parsons With Driving Ban and £3,800 Fine
At Gloucester Crown Court on Monday 12 January, Parsons pleaded guilty. He was disqualified from driving for four months, fined £2,800, and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs.
Detective Superintendent Larisa Hunt, head of Professional Standards, said:
“PC Parsons has pleaded guilty to a serious driving offence for which he’s now been sentenced.
A young woman was left with significant injuries and is still recovering. Our thoughts remain with her and her family.
Police officers must always follow national and local guidance and their training when responding to emergencies.
Following the incident, a mandatory referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct who deemed a local investigation appropriate.
With the criminal case now closed, we will move forward with the misconduct process.”
