Tragic Death After Police Chase Ends in Crash Near Central Middlesex Hospital
Early Monday morning, a high-speed police pursuit on Park Royal Road, W3, ended in disaster. At around 5:25 a.m. on 7 October, a car being chased by officers slammed near Central Middlesex Hospital, sparking a fatal collision.
Three Men Injured, One Teenage Boy Dies
Emergency crews from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance rushed to the scene. Inside the car were three males, all rushed to the hospital. A 17-year-old male sadly died from his injuries. The other two male passengers remain in hospital – one in critical condition, the other with minor injuries.
Official Probes Underway as Road Closures Continue
The Metropolitan Police Directorate of Professional Standards is on the case. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will launch an independent probe into the crash. Meanwhile, road closures around Park Royal Road remain in place, causing disruption.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Police want anyone with information to come forward. Contact the Met on 101 or tweet @MetCC with reference CAD 873/7Oct. Your tip could be crucial in piecing together what really happened.