Teenager Killed in Dagenham After High-Speed Police Chase
A teenage girl was tragically killed following a fatal collision during a police pursuit in Dagenham in the early hours of Friday morning.
Police Chase Ends in Deadly Crash
Just after 2.30am, Essex Police officers began following a vehicle on the A13. During the pursuit near Rainham, the chased car was involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. A female passenger in the second car was struck and died at the scene despite emergency services’ efforts.
Police Statement and Investigation Underway
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Packer, Essex Police gold commander, said: “Shortly after 2.30am this morning, Friday 25 November, a vehicle failed to stop when requested by officers on the A13 in Essex. The vehicle was then involved in a serious collision with another vehicle. Despite the best efforts of officers and medics at the scene, a female passenger in the second vehicle has now died.”
Essex Police are working closely with the Metropolitan Police, who are leading the investigation. A mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) as part of the inquiry.
Ongoing Investigation
- Fatal collision took place on the A13 near Rainham.
- Victim was female passenger in the second vehicle.
- Police pursuit began after the vehicle failed to stop.
- Metropolitan Police leading the investigation.
- IOPC notified, ensuring independent oversight.
The investigation is ongoing as police continue to piece together the events leading up to the horrific crash.
